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Exa MCP Server

MCP server by Exa

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Exa MCP Server at a glance

Exa MCP Server is an official MCP server from Exa. It lets an AI assistant search the web, read pages as markdown and run multi-step research.

Connects to
Browser and web
Hosting
Remote and local · Streamable HTTP and stdio
Sign-in
None, OAuth or API key
Price
Usage-based
Works with
Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Gemini CLI, Zed
Best for
Research agents needing fresh web content
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Exa MCP Server

Add the URL below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file, then sign in when asked. Sign-in: None, OAuth or API key.

Remote server URL
https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp

What Exa MCP Server can do

Exa MCP connects agents to Exa's search engine to find pages and fetch their full text as clean markdown. Optional tools add advanced filtered search and Exa Agent runs for research and list building.

Tools it exposes include
web_search_exaweb_fetch_exaweb_search_advanced_exaagent_run

Best for: research agents needing fresh web content

Pros

  • Works keyless with rate limits
  • One URL setup in most clients
  • Optional deep research agent

Cons

  • Free tier hits 429 rate limits
  • agent_run needs sign-in or a key

Exa MCP Server FAQ

Is Exa MCP Server free?

Basic search and fetch work free without a key under rate limits. Higher limits and Exa Agent use your Exa plan.

How do I connect Exa MCP Server?

Point your client at https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp, or install the Exa plugin in Claude or ChatGPT.

What can Exa MCP Server do?

It searches the web, fetches pages as markdown and can run multi-step research with Exa Agent.