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Exa MCP Server

Connects AI assistants to Exa's web search so they can look things up and read web pages.

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What it does

This connects AI assistants to Exa, a web search service, using MCP, a standard way to give AI apps extra tools. Once added, your assistant can search the web and read full web pages as clean text.

Optional tools add advanced search with filters, and Exa's research agent for multi-step research and list-building. It works with Claude, ChatGPT and Codex, Cursor, VS Code, LM Studio and many other apps.

The hosted service works without an account, with usage limits. Signing in or using an Exa API key gives higher limits and the research agent.

Who it's for

People who want their AI assistant or coding agent to search the web for up-to-date information.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. Claude and ChatGPT users can add it from their plugin directories; other apps need a settings file edit. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Runs on
Cloud
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Sends what you give it to an online service
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. In Claude or ChatGPT, find Exa in the plugin directory and add it.
  2. In other AI apps, add Exa's hosted server address to the app's MCP settings.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • License (MIT): Very permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
  • What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
  • More on staying safe

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