Exa Ai MCP Server
A server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP), providing access to Exa.ai's search functionality and enabling AI agents to perform web searches through a standardized protocol.
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What is the Exa.ai MCP Server?
This is a server that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard, specifically designed to provide Exa.ai's web search functionality. It allows any MCP-compatible client to use Exa.ai's powerful search capabilities through a standardized interface.How to use the Exa.ai MCP Server?
You need to install the Bun runtime and set the Exa API key first. Then you can start the server and interact with it using the MCP protocol. The server provides a'search' tool for clients to call.Use Cases
Suitable for AI agents, chatbots, or any intelligent applications that need to integrate web search functionality or require real-time network information.Main Features
MCP Protocol IntegrationFully compatible with the Model Context Protocol standard and can seamlessly collaborate with any MCP client.
Exa Search CapabilityProvides access to Exa.ai's powerful search engine, returning high-quality and relevant web results.
Development ToolsIncludes a development mode (inspect) and real-time debugging tools for easy development and testing.
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
Standardized interface: Uses the MCP protocol to ensure wide compatibility.
High performance: Based on the Bun runtime, with fast response speed.
Easy to integrate: Can be used with simple API key configuration.
Limitations
Requires an Exa.ai API key, which may require a paid subscription.
Currently only provides search functionality, and other Exa.ai features are not integrated yet.
Depends on the Bun runtime, which is not supported by default in all environments.
How to Use
Install the Bun Runtime
First, you need to install the Bun JavaScript runtime environment on your system.
Set the API Key
Obtain an Exa.ai API key and set it as an environment variable.
Install Dependencies
Use Bun to install all the dependencies required for the project.
Start the Server
Run the server in development mode.
Usage Examples
AI Research AssistantBuild an AI research assistant that can automatically search for the latest papers and technical articles.
News AggregatorCreate a real-time news aggregation service to obtain the latest reports on a specific topic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to obtain an Exa.ai API key?
What search parameters does this server support?
Is the Bun runtime required? Can I use Node.js?
Related Resources
Model Context Protocol Official Website
Official documentation and specifications for the MCP protocol.
Exa.ai Documentation
Complete documentation for the Exa.ai API.
MCP SDK GitHub Repository
Source code for the official MCP SDK.
Bun Official Website
Official website for the Bun JavaScript runtime.
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