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Exa MCP
Neural web search and code search for agents.
Install
# Claude Code claude mcp add --transport http exa https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp # Claude apps / ChatGPT: add a custom connector with this URL https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp # Cursor / VS Code (mcp.json) "exa": { "url": "https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp" }
Commands change between releases — if something fails, check the official README.
About Exa MCP
Exa's server provides web search, page contents and code-context search for agents, as a hosted endpoint or local server.
FAQ
What is Exa MCP?
Neural web search and code search for agents.
How do I install Exa MCP?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http exa https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp. Full steps are in the Install section on this page.
Which agents does Exa MCP work with?
Claude Code, Claude apps, Cursor, VS Code & Copilot, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, ChatGPT.
Is Exa MCP free?
It is free to start; the connected service has paid plans.
Alternatives to Exa MCP?
Context7, Brave Search MCP, DeepWiki MCP, Fetch MCP, Firecrawl MCP.