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exa-search-server is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent use exa-search-server's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install hosted-mcp-exa-ai.

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exa-search-server

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Last updated September 23, 2026 · By MCPizy team

use exa-search-server's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. 2 tools, http transport. Audited by CheckMCP: 89/100 (B).

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Install exa-search-server

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install hosted-mcp-exa-ai
Or run directly:

We could not verify a published package or a reachable endpoint for this server, so we are not showing an install command that would fail. Checked 2026-08-11.

Configuration

Works identically across clients. Only the config file path differs.

Claude Code~/.claude.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hosted-mcp-exa-ai": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp",
      "type": "hosted",
      "added_by": "checkmcp"
    }
  }
}
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hosted-mcp-exa-ai": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp",
      "type": "hosted",
      "added_by": "checkmcp"
    }
  }
}
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hosted-mcp-exa-ai": {
      "transport": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp",
      "type": "hosted",
      "added_by": "checkmcp"
    }
  }
}

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exa-search-server MCP server?

exa-search-server is listed as an Search Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent use exa-search-server's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

How do I install exa-search-server MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install hosted-mcp-exa-ai` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `null` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install exa-search-server MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does exa-search-server MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with exa-search-server MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent use exa-search-server's tools remotely over a hosted MCP endpoint — no local install. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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