exa-mcp

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exa-mcp is an MCP server that connects the Exa Search API to the Model Context Protocol ecosystem. It enables real-time, structured search capabilities within AI workflows by exposing Exa's powerful search functionality as an MCP server. This server supports both stdio and SSE modes and requires an API key for configuration, facilitating seamless integration of Exa's search into LLM-powered applications.

Use This MCP server To

Integrate Exa Search API into AI workflows via MCP Enable real-time search queries within LLM environments Configure MCP servers with Exa API key for secure access Use stdio or SSE modes for flexible server communication Power chatbots with advanced search capabilities using Exa Combine Exa search results with LLM reasoning in apps

README

exa-mcp

MCP server for Exa Search API.

This project is sponsored by ChatWise, an all-in-one LLM chatbot with first-class MCP support.

Usage

Get your API Key here.

Configure manually

# stdio server
npx -y exa-mcp

# sse server
npx -y exa-mcp --sse

Environment variables:

EXA_API_KEY=<your-api-key>

JSON config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "exa-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<your-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}

License

MIT.

exa-mcp FAQ

How do I configure exa-mcp with my API key?

Set the EXA_API_KEY environment variable or include it in the JSON MCP server config.

What communication modes does exa-mcp support?

exa-mcp supports stdio and SSE (Server-Sent Events) modes for flexible integration.

Is exa-mcp open source and under what license?

Yes, exa-mcp is open source and licensed under the MIT License.

Can exa-mcp be used with any LLM provider?

Yes, it is provider-agnostic and works with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini models.

How do I start the exa-mcp server?

Run 'npx -y exa-mcp' for stdio or add '--sse' for SSE mode.

What is required to use exa-mcp?

You need an API key from Exa, obtainable from their dashboard.

Can exa-mcp be integrated into existing MCP client configurations?

Yes, it can be added via JSON config specifying command, args, and environment variables.