Exa MCP Server Overview

Title

Exa MCP Server – A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enabling AI assistants like Claude to perform real-time web searches using the Exa AI Search API.

How to Use

1. Install via NPM, Smithery, or manual setup.
2. Configure Claude Desktop to recognize the Exa MCP server by editing claude_desktop_config.json.
3. Run the server and interact with Claude to perform web searches, research, and content extraction.

Key Features

• Web Search: Real-time searches with structured results (titles, URLs, snippets).
• Specialized Tools: Includes research paper search, Twitter search, company research, URL crawling, and competitor analysis.
• Caching: Stores recent searches for quick reference.
• Rate Limiting & Error Handling: Ensures smooth operation under heavy use.

Use Cases

• Research: Fetch and summarize academic papers, news, or company data.
• Social Media Monitoring: Search Twitter for profiles, tweets, or trends.
• Competitor Analysis: Identify and analyze competing businesses.
• Content Extraction: Read and summarize articles or PDFs from specific URLs.

The Exa MCP Server enhances AI capabilities by providing safe, controlled access to real-time web data. 🚀