mcp-server-exa-search

What is mcp-server-exa-search?

mcp-server-exa-search is a Zed extension that wraps the exa-mcp-server package, providing web search and web page content retrieval capabilities directly within the Zed editor. It is designed for users who need to access real-time web information without leaving their development environment.

How to use mcp-server-exa-search?

To use mcp-server-exa-search, you need an Exa API key. After signing up and generating a key at dashboard.exa.ai, configure it in your Zed settings under context_servers with the key exa_api_key. For agent mode, enable the context server in Zed’s assistant settings and ensure the API key is correctly set.

Key features of mcp-server-exa-search

• Provides a web_search tool for real-time web searches.
• Provides a crawling tool to extract content from specific URLs.
• Wraps the exa-mcp-server package from exa-labs.
• Integrates directly into the Zed editor interface.
• Requires an Exa API key for authentication.

Use cases of mcp-server-exa-search

• Performing real-time web searches from within Zed.
• Extracting article or web page contents for reading or analysis.
• Gathering research data or documentation without switching applications.
• Reading content from PDFs or other hosted documents via URL crawling.

FAQ from mcp-server-exa-search

What does mcp-server-exa-search do?

mcp-server-exa-search provides web search and web page content retrieval tools inside the Zed editor, powered by the Exa API.

How do I get an API key for mcp-server-exa-search?

Sign up for an Exa API account at dashboard.exa.ai, then generate your API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.

How do I configure mcp-server-exa-search in Zed?

Add the server to your Zed settings under context_servers with the key exa_api_key set to your API key.

Can I use mcp-server-exa-search in agent mode?

Yes, enable the context server in Zed’s assistant settings and ensure the API key is configured; then enable the tool in the active assistant profile.

Does mcp-server-exa-search require Zed?

Yes, it is a Zed extension that runs inside the Zed editor.