Exa MCP Server 🔍
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About Exa MCP Server 🔍
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Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-labs_exa-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"--version",
"#",
"Should",
"show",
"v18.0.0",
"or",
"higher"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Exa MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets AI assistants like Claude use the Exa AI Search API for web searches. This setup allows AI models to get real-time web information in a safe and controlled way.
How to use Exa MCP Server?
Install the server globally via npm install -g exa-mcp-server or use Smithery for automatic setup. Configure Claude Desktop by adding the server to claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx and arguments pointing to the built index.js, and set the EXA_API_KEY environment variable to your valid Exa API key. Restart Claude Desktop completely and look for the 🔌 icon to verify the connection.
Key features of Exa MCP Server
- Web search tool for natural language queries
- Returns structured search results (titles, URLs, snippets)
- Graceful error handling and rate limit management
- Full TypeScript implementation with type safety
- Caches search results for future reference
Use cases of Exa MCP Server
- AI assistants performing real-time web searches via natural language
- Retrieving and summarizing the latest news on specific topics
- Gathering and analyzing recent research papers or technical developments
- Sourcing structured information for fact-checking or report generation
FAQ from Exa MCP Server
What prerequisites are required?
Node.js v18 or higher, Claude Desktop installed, and a valid Exa API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.
How do I configure the server in Claude Desktop?
Add an exa entry to the mcpServers object in claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx, arguments pointing to the build/index.js path, and the EXA_API_KEY environment variable set to your API key.
How can I verify the server is connected?
After restarting Claude Desktop, look for the 🔌 icon to confirm the Exa server is connected.
What should I do if the server is not found?
Verify the npm link is correctly set up, check the Claude Desktop configuration syntax, and ensure Node.js is properly installed (v18 or higher).
Where can I get help with troubleshooting issues?
Review the Model Context Protocol (MCP) documentation at modelcontextprotocol.io, and check Claude Desktop logs using tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log on macOS.
Frequently asked questions
What prerequisites are required?
Node.js v18 or higher, Claude Desktop installed, and a valid Exa API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.
How do I configure the server in Claude Desktop?
Add an `exa` entry to the `mcpServers` object in `claude_desktop_config.json` with the command `npx`, arguments pointing to the build/index.js path, and the `EXA_API_KEY` environment variable set to your API key.
How can I verify the server is connected?
After restarting Claude Desktop, look for the 🔌 icon to confirm the Exa server is connected.
What should I do if the server is not found?
Verify the npm link is correctly set up, check the Claude Desktop configuration syntax, and ensure Node.js is properly installed (v18 or higher).
Where can I get help with troubleshooting issues?
Review the Model Context Protocol (MCP) documentation at modelcontextprotocol.io, and check Claude Desktop logs using `tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log` on macOS.
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