Configure Exa local development with hot reload and testing. Use when setting up a development environment, configuring test workflows, or establishing a fast iteration cycle with Exa. Trigger with phrases like "exa dev setup", "exa local development", "exa dev environment", "develop with exa".
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plugins/saas-packs/exa-pack/skills/exa-local-dev-loop/SKILL.md
February 1, 2026
Select agents to install to:
npx add-skill https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills/blob/main/plugins/saas-packs/exa-pack/skills/exa-local-dev-loop/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill exa-local-dev-loopInstallation paths:
.claude/skills/exa-local-dev-loop/# Exa Local Dev Loop
## Overview
Set up a fast, reproducible local development workflow for Exa.
## Prerequisites
- Completed `exa-install-auth` setup
- Node.js 18+ with npm/pnpm
- Code editor with TypeScript support
- Git for version control
## Instructions
### Step 1: Create Project Structure
```
my-exa-project/
├── src/
│ ├── exa/
│ │ ├── client.ts # Exa client wrapper
│ │ ├── config.ts # Configuration management
│ │ └── utils.ts # Helper functions
│ └── index.ts
├── tests/
│ └── exa.test.ts
├── .env.local # Local secrets (git-ignored)
├── .env.example # Template for team
└── package.json
```
### Step 2: Configure Environment
```bash
# Copy environment template
cp .env.example .env.local
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Start development server
npm run dev
```
### Step 3: Setup Hot Reload
```json
{
"scripts": {
"dev": "tsx watch src/index.ts",
"test": "vitest",
"test:watch": "vitest --watch"
}
}
```
### Step 4: Configure Testing
```typescript
import { describe, it, expect, vi } from 'vitest';
import { ExaClient } from '../src/exa/client';
describe('Exa Client', () => {
it('should initialize with API key', () => {
const client = new ExaClient({ apiKey: 'test-key' });
expect(client).toBeDefined();
});
});
```
## Output
- Working development environment with hot reload
- Configured test suite with mocking
- Environment variable management
- Fast iteration cycle for Exa development
## Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| Module not found | Missing dependency | Run `npm install` |
| Port in use | Another process | Kill process or change port |
| Env not loaded | Missing .env.local | Copy from .env.example |
| Test timeout | Slow network | Increase test timeout |
## Examples
### Mock Exa Responses
```typescript
vi.mock('@exa/sdk', () => ({
ExaClient: vi.fn().mockImplementation(() => ({
// Mock methods here
})),
}));
``