Exa πŸ” MCP Server

Claude can perform Web Search | Exa with MCP (Model Context Protocol)

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What is the Exa πŸ” MCP Server?

Claude can perform Web Search | Exa with MCP (Model Context Protocol)

What you get

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.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a system that lets AI apps, like Claude Desktop, connect to external tools and data sources. It gives a clear and safe way for AI assistants to work with local services and APIs while keeping the user in control.

  • Web Search Tool β€” Enables Claude to search the web using natural language queries
  • Error Handling β€” Gracefully handles API errors and rate limits
  • Type Safety β€” Full TypeScript implementation with proper type checking

Configuration and credentials

Before you begin, ensure you have: - Node.js (v18 or higher) - Claude Desktop installed - An Exa API key - Git installed You can verify your Node.js installation by running: `

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Exa πŸ” MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/exa-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "YOUR_EXA_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Before you begin, ensure you have: - Node.js (v18 or higher) - Claude Desktop installed - An Exa API key - Git installed You can verify your Node.js installation by running: `

VariableDescriptionRequired
EXA_API_KEYDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Frequently asked questions

You need Node.js v18 or higher, Claude Desktop installed, an Exa API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys, and Git installed.