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, allowing AI models to get real-time web information in a safe and controlled way. It provides a clear and safe way for AI assistants to work with local services and APIs while keeping the user in control.
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What is Exa MCP Server?
The Exa MCP server is a component that allows AI applications, specifically Claude Desktop, to access the Exa AI Search API for performing web searches. It acts as a bridge between the AI assistant and the search API, providing structured search results.
How to use Exa MCP Server?
To use the Exa MCP server, you need to install it via NPM, Smithery, or manually. Then, configure Claude Desktop to recognize the server by modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file, providing the path to the server executable and your Exa API key. Restart Claude Desktop and verify the connection. Finally, you can ask Claude to perform web searches using natural language prompts.
Key features of Exa MCP Server
Web Search Tool: Enables Claude to search the web using natural language queries
Structured Search Results: Provides titles, URLs, and content snippets from search results
Error Handling: Gracefully handles API errors and rate limits
Type Safety: Full TypeScript implementation with proper type checking
Use cases of Exa MCP Server
Enabling Claude to research recent developments in specific fields.
Allowing Claude to summarize the latest news on particular topics.
Helping Claude find and analyze research papers related to specific subjects.
Providing Claude with real-time information for answering user queries.
FAQ from Exa MCP Server
Why is the server not found?
Why is the server 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 issues with my API key?
What if I have issues with my API key?
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.
What if I have connection issues?
What if I have connection issues?
Restart Claude Desktop completely and check Claude Desktop logs.
Where can I find the MCP Documentation?
Where can I find the MCP Documentation?
You can find the MCP Documentation at https://modelcontextprotocol.io
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
You need Node.js (v18 or higher), Claude Desktop installed, an Exa API key, and Git installed.