Overview
What is exa-mcp?
exa-mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects AI applications to the Exa Search API, enabling web search capabilities through MCP-compatible clients. It is sponsored by ChatWise, an all-in-one LLM chatbot with first-class MCP support.
How to use exa-mcp?
Obtain an API key from the Exa dashboard. Run the server using npx -y exa-mcp for stdio mode, or npx -y exa-mcp --sse for SSE mode. Set the EXA_API_KEY environment variable. Alternatively, configure it in your MCP client via the provided JSON example.
Key features of exa-mcp
- Connects to Exa Search API via MCP protocol
- Supports stdio and SSE server modes
- Single environment variable configuration
- Sponsored by ChatWise
Use cases of exa-mcp
- Enable web search in MCP-compatible AI assistants using Exa’s search API
- Integrate Exa search into ChatWise, an all-in-one LLM chatbot with native MCP support
FAQ from exa-mcp
How do I obtain an API key?
You can get an API key from the Exa dashboard at https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.
How do I run the server?
Run npx -y exa-mcp for stdio mode or npx -y exa-mcp --sse for SSE mode, ensuring the EXA_API_KEY environment variable is set.
How do I configure it in my MCP client?
Use the JSON configuration provided with command "npx -y exa-mcp" and the environment variable `EXA_API
