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Exa is a Search MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent neural search API for semantic web search. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install exa.

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Exa

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Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Neural search API for semantic web search

Install Exa

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install exa
Or run directly:
npx -y exa-mcp-server
View on GitHub

Works with

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

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Key Takeaways

  • Exa exposes an MCP interface for search workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install exa — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate search workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Exa MCP server?

The Exa MCP server is an Search Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents neural search API for semantic web search. It exposes Exa's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Exa MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install exa` 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 `npx -y exa-mcp-server` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Exa MCP free?

Yes. The Exa MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Exa account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Exa MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Exa MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can neural search API for semantic web search directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Exa operations, inspect results, chain Exa with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive search tasks without leaving your editor.