Exa
Web Search + Code Docs Search
About Exa
Exa provides web search and code documentation search for AI workflows. Its connector gives assistants live retrieval context for finding relevant web pages, technical documentation, and source material when answers need grounded external information.
Connection details
https://mcp.exa.ai/mcpTransport
Streamable HTTP
Authentication
OAuth
Setup
claude mcp add exa --transport http https://mcp.exa.ai/mcpFrequently asked questions
What is the Exa remote MCP server?
The Exa remote MCP server is a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint at https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp, so AI assistants can connect to it without installing or running anything locally.
How do I connect to the Exa MCP server?
Add the endpoint https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp to any MCP-compatible client such as Claude Code, Cursor, or VS Code. The setup snippets on this page configure each client in one step.
Does the Exa MCP server require authentication?
Yes. Exa uses OAuth: the first time you connect, your MCP client opens a browser window to sign in and authorize access, then reuses the credentials for future sessions.
Which transport does the Exa MCP server use?
Exa exposes a Streamable HTTP endpoint, the transport used by remote MCP servers and supported by all major MCP clients.
