Exa Search
Integrates with Exa Search API to enable web searches with customizable parameters for search type, ...
Go to the Exa Dashboard
Open your web browser and navigate to the Exa API Keys page: https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.Log in or Sign up
Log in to your Exa account. If you do not have an account, follow the prompts to create one.Create or View Your API Key
On the API Keys page, you will see a list of your API keys. If you do not have an API key yet, click the option to create or generate a new API key.Copy Your API Key
Once your API key is visible, copy it to your clipboard. The API key will look something like a long string of letters and numbers.Add the API Key in FastMCP
In the FastMCP connection interface, find the field forEXA_API_KEY. Paste your copied API key into this field.Complete the Setup
Click the "Install Now" button or save your changes within the FastMCP interface.
Your Exa MCP connection is now configured with your API key.
How to Install Exa Search
Install Exa Search MCP server with one click through FastMCP. Choose your preferred AI development tool below:
Claude Desktop
Click "Claude Desktop" in Quick Start
Cursor IDE
Click "Cursor IDE" in Quick Start
VS Code
Click "VS Code" in Quick Start
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