Exa Search
Fast, intelligent web search and web crawling. Get fresh information about libraries, APIs, and SDKs.
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Fast, intelligent web search and web crawling. Get fresh information about libraries, APIs, and SDKs.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
web_search
Search the web and return top results
fetch_url
Fetch and return the contents of a URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Exa Search.
- What is Exa Search and what does it do?
- Exa Search is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides fast, intelligent web search and web crawling capabilities. It specializes in retrieving up-to-date information regarding libraries, APIs, and SDKs, making it suitable for developers and researchers.
- How do I configure Exa Search for use with an MCP client?
- To configure Exa Search, you typically add its server URL to your MCP client's settings, such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline. Since it uses HTTP transport and no authentication, basic server registration should enable its functions.
- Does Exa Search require an API key or other credentials?
- No, Exa Search is configured with 'Auth type: none', implying that it does not require an API key, OAuth, or any other credentials for basic usage. Access might be open or controlled externally.
- What are the primary capabilities exposed by Exa Search?
- Exa Search offers core functionalities for web search and web crawling. Its focus is on acquiring fresh and relevant data, particularly for technical documentation related to software development components.
- What is a potential limitation when using Exa Search?
- A realistic limitation is that the depth and breadth of its web crawling might be subject to the underlying service's indexing policies. This could impact the discovery of very niche or recently published information.
- What is the cost or licensing model for Exa Search?
- The cost and licensing model for Exa Search depend on the underlying service provided by Exa, as this information is not directly specified in the MCP details. Refer to the Exa website or documentation for pricing.
Install Exa Search
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-search": {
"url": "https://…",
"transport": "http"
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-search": {
"url": "https://…"
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"exa-search": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://…"
}
}
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