How do I install Exa?

Exa is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: mcp-exa and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What AI apps work with Exa?

Exa uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Exa

by Daedalus

Developer ToolsModerate5.2MCP RegistryLocal

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MCP server exposing Exa websearch API

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MCP server exposing Exa websearch API

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How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

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

Security Report

5.2

Moderate5.2Moderate Risk

This is a well-structured MCP server for the Exa websearch API with proper authentication requirements and good security practices. The code includes comprehensive input validation, secure credential handling via environment variables, and has good test coverage with proper error handling. Supply chain analysis found 5 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue (1 critical, 0 high severity).

Scanned 7 files · 8 findings

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

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