MCP ConfigsMay 12, 2026·2 min read

Exa MCP Server — Remote Search Tools for Agents

Exa MCP Server connects clients to Exa’s hosted web/code search tools via a remote MCP URL, with simple config for Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and Codex.

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Agent ready

This asset can be read and installed directly by agents

TokRepo exposes a universal CLI command, install contract, metadata JSON, adapter-aware plan, and raw content links so agents can judge fit, risk, and next actions.

Native · 94/100Policy: allow
Agent surface
Any MCP/CLI agent
Kind
Mcp
Install
Single
Trust
Trust: Established
Entrypoint
https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp
Universal CLI install command
npx tokrepo install dc30fe00-f5e3-4bf2-9420-dd003ccdc950
install contractmetadata JSONadapter planraw content
Intro

Exa MCP Server connects clients to Exa’s hosted web/code search tools via a remote MCP URL, with simple config for Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and Codex.

  • Best for: agent builders who want high-quality search tools without running local infra
  • Works with: MCP clients with HTTP transport (Cursor/VS Code/Claude Code/Codex), Exa API key
  • Setup time: 5–15 minutes

Practical Notes

  • Data point: it’s a hosted remote MCP URL (no local server required).
  • Quant: budget 1–2 minutes to validate auth and a first tool call.

Pattern: keep search as a dedicated tool

In agent setups, keep search separate from browsing:

  • search finds candidates (URLs/snippets),
  • browsing fetches and verifies content.

This reduces hallucinations because the agent can cite the tool result, then confirm with a second step.

Operational tips

  • Prefer HTTP transport for multi-user clients.
  • Treat the API key like any other secret (CI secret store, not in git).

FAQ

Q: Do I have to run this server myself? A: No. The repo documents a hosted endpoint you can connect to directly.

Q: Which transport should I use? A: Use HTTP transport when your client supports it.

Q: What if tools fail? A: Verify the MCP URL is reachable and the API key is configured correctly in your client.

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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/exa-labs/exa-mcp-server > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 4,413 · forks: 331

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