Exa MCP Server

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About Exa MCP Server

AI-powered code search MCP server using Exa API for intelligent code search and retrieval in AI assistants

#typescript #code-search #developer-tools #code-intelligence #ai-assistant#exa-api#model-context-protocol #mcp-server

Exa MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

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

Exa MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Exa MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides AI-powered code search capabilities using the Exa API. It lets developers search for code examples and documentation using natural language queries.

How to use Exa MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (npm install), and build the project (npm run build). Configure your Exa API key in the MCP settings file (tested with Cline) by adding the server's command, arguments, and EXA_API_KEY environment variable. Use the search tool with inputs query and numResults, or access resources like exa://search/{query} and exa://last-search/result.

Key features of Exa MCP Server

Perform AI-powered code searches using natural language queries
Retrieve relevant code examples and documentation
Configurable number of search results
JSON response format with rich metadata
Resources for query-specific and last search results

Use cases of Exa MCP Server

Find code snippets based on a description of functionality
Locate documentation for a programming concept or library
Quickly get recent search results for iterative development

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to run the Exa MCP Server?

You need Node.js installed, an Exa API key, and the server built from source.

How do I configure the number of search results?

In the `search` tool, set the `numResults` parameter (default is 10) to adjust the number of returned results.

How do I access search results?

You can use the `search` tool directly or read from the `exa://search/{query}` and `exa://last-search/result` resources.

Is the Exa MCP Server limited to code search?

Yes, the README states it provides AI-powered code search, focusing on code examples and documentation.

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