What prerequisites are required?
Node.js v18 or higher, Claude Desktop installed, and a valid Exa API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.
Exa MCP Server
@MCP-Mirror
Basic information
About Exa MCP Server
Mirror of
Exa MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-labs_exa-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"--version",
"#",
"Should",
"show",
"v18.0.0",
"or",
"higher"
]
}
}
}Exa MCP Server tools
Tool list not available yet
This listing does not currently have a tool list to display. This does not mean the server has no tools; check its documentation for supported capabilities.
We auto-extract tools from the README. The maintainer can list them under a ## Tools heading to populate this section.
Overview
What is Exa MCP Server?
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.
How to use Exa MCP Server?
Install the server globally via npm install -g exa-mcp-server or use Smithery for automatic setup. Configure Claude Desktop by adding the server to claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx and arguments pointing to the built index.js, and set the EXA_API_KEY environment variable to your valid Exa API key. Restart Claude Desktop completely and look for the 🔌 icon to verify the connection.
Key features of Exa MCP Server
- Web search tool for natural language queries
- Returns structured search results (titles, URLs, snippets)
- Graceful error handling and rate limit management
- Full TypeScript implementation with type safety
- Caches search results for future reference
Use cases of Exa MCP Server
- AI assistants performing real-time web searches via natural language
- Retrieving and summarizing the latest news on specific topics
- Gathering and analyzing recent research papers or technical developments
- Sourcing structured information for fact-checking or report generation
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure the server in Claude Desktop?
Add an `exa` entry to the `mcpServers` object in `claude_desktop_config.json` with the command `npx`, arguments pointing to the build/index.js path, and the `EXA_API_KEY` environment variable set to your API key.
How can I verify the server is connected?
After restarting Claude Desktop, look for the 🔌 icon to confirm the Exa server is connected.
What should I do if the server is not found?
Verify the npm link is correctly set up, check the Claude Desktop configuration syntax, and ensure Node.js is properly installed (v18 or higher).
Where can I get help with troubleshooting issues?
Review the Model Context Protocol (MCP) documentation at modelcontextprotocol.io, and check Claude Desktop logs using `tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log` on macOS.
More Search MCP servers
VarynForge
VarynForgeVarynForge is an SEO research SaaS that exposes its full workflow as MCP tools. Connect once from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex or any MCP host, then ask your agent to set up a project, hand it your article
Free SEO Audit for Claude
houtini.comFree SEO Audit MCP server for Claude - captures and stores all the raw data you need for a complete technical SEO audit. Google Search Console + a first-party crawl + DataForSEO + Majestic SEO merged into one prioritised
86
Alien Probe who
bbrysonelite-maxMCP server: resolve a company name, domain or LEI to its GLEIF legal entity for $0.05 via x402 — one tool, spend caps, free terms preview
Webz.io News Search
Webz.ioSearch global news using natural language. Webz.io News Search API returns the most relevant articles and content, with filters for source, country, language, date, sentiment, and category.
C
Chalet-Montagne.com — Mountain holiday rentals
AlpiumSearch mountain holiday rentals across the French Alps, Pyrenees and other massifs — check real availability and stay prices, then contact owners directly, commission-free. No account or authentication needed.
Comments