mcp-exa

About mcp-exa

Use mcp-exa with your agent

claude mcp add mcp-exa -- uvx mcp-exa

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-exa": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-exa"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-exa?

mcp-exa is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by daedalus in the Search category. MCP server exposing Exa websearch API

How do I connect mcp-exa to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install mcp-exa from its pypi package (mcp-exa) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is mcp-exa open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/daedalus/mcp-exa.

Can AI agents pay to use mcp-exa?

Not yet through Loomal — mcp-exa is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.