Exa MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
The Exa MCP Server enables AI assistants like Claude to use the Exa AI Search API for web searches, providing real-time web information in a safe and controlled manner. It allows AI models to access and process web data through a structured interface.
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What is Exa MCP Server?
The Exa MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI applications, specifically Claude Desktop, to access the Exa AI Search API for performing web searches. It provides a structured and secure way for AI assistants to interact with external tools and data sources.
How to use Exa MCP Server?
To use the Exa MCP Server, you need to install it using npm, Smithery, or manual installation. Then, configure Claude Desktop to recognize the server by modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file, providing the server command and API key. After restarting Claude Desktop, you can use prompts to ask Claude to perform web searches.
Key features of Exa MCP Server
Web Search Tool
Error Handling
Type Safety
Structured Search Results
Use cases of Exa MCP Server
Performing web searches via AI assistants
Summarizing latest news
Analyzing research papers
Accessing real-time web information
FAQ from Exa MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a system that lets AI apps connect to external tools and data sources.
What does this server do?
What does this server do?
The Exa MCP server enables AI assistants to perform web searches using Exa's powerful search API, provides structured search results, and handles rate limiting and error cases gracefully.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to recognize the Exa MCP server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to recognize the Exa MCP server?
You need to modify the claude_desktop_config.json file and add the Exa server configuration with the correct command, arguments, and API key.
What should I do if the server is not found?
What should I do if the server is not found?
Verify the npm link is correctly set up, check Claude Desktop configuration syntax, and ensure Node.js is properly installed.
What if I have API key issues?
What if I have API key issues?
Confirm your Exa API key is valid, check the API key is correctly set in the Claude Desktop config, and verify no spaces or quotes around the API key.