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About exa-mcp

MCP server for Exa Search API.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is exa-mcp?

exa-mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects AI applications to the Exa Search API, enabling web search capabilities through MCP-compatible clients. It is sponsored by ChatWise, an all-in-one LLM chatbot with first-class MCP support.

How to use exa-mcp?

Obtain an API key from the Exa dashboard. Run the server using npx -y exa-mcp for stdio mode, or npx -y exa-mcp --sse for SSE mode. Set the EXA_API_KEY environment variable. Alternatively, configure it in your MCP client via the provided JSON example.

Key features of exa-mcp

  • Connects to Exa Search API via MCP protocol
  • Supports stdio and SSE server modes
  • Single environment variable configuration
  • Sponsored by ChatWise

Use cases of exa-mcp

  • Enable web search in MCP-compatible AI assistants using Exa’s search API
  • Integrate Exa search into ChatWise, an all-in-one LLM chatbot with native MCP support

FAQ from exa-mcp

How do I obtain an API key?

You can get an API key from the Exa dashboard at https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.

How do I run the server?

Run npx -y exa-mcp for stdio mode or npx -y exa-mcp --sse for SSE mode, ensuring the EXA_API_KEY environment variable is set.

How do I configure it in my MCP client?

Use the JSON configuration provided with command "npx -y exa-mcp" and the environment variable `EXA_API

Frequently asked questions

How do I obtain an API key?

You can get an API key from the Exa dashboard at https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.

How do I run the server?

Run `npx -y exa-mcp` for stdio mode or `npx -y exa-mcp --sse` for SSE mode, ensuring the `EXA_API_KEY` environment variable is set.

How do I configure it in my MCP client?

Use the JSON configuration provided with command `"npx -y exa-mcp"` and the environment variable `EXA_API

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Author

egoist

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