Exa.ai MCP Server

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Overview

exa-ai-mcp-server is a template for creating a server using Bun, a fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime.

To use exa-ai-mcp-server, install the dependencies using bun install and then run the server with bun run index.ts.

Fast setup with Bun - Simple command-line interface for running the server - Template structure for easy customization

Building lightweight web servers
Developing APIs with minimal overhead
Prototyping server-side applications quickly

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Exa.ai MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-exa-ai-mcp-server-mcprouter"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is Bun?

Bun is a modern JavaScript runtime that focuses on speed and efficiency.

Is exa-ai-mcp-server free to use?

Yes! exa-ai-mcp-server is open-source and free to use.

Can I customize the server?

Absolutely! The template is designed for easy customization to fit your needs.

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