How to Use the Exa AI MCP in Cline
Integrate Exa AI into Cline to let your coding agent fetch live web data and build features based on real-time internet results.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Exa AI MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Exa AI to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline performs end-to-end web discovery
Tell Cline to build a feature, and it will use `search_web` to find the necessary implementation details. It handles the search and the reading for you. It creates files based on what it finds. You don't have to copy-paste snippets or manually verify if the data is current.
Direct content retrieval for your agents
Use `get_contents` to grab the raw text from any site you're researching. Cline formats this data so it's ready for immediate use in your project. This removes the need to wait for a human to interpret a webpage. The agent does the reading and the implementation.
Validate your API usage in Cline
Check your current statistics with `get_api_usage` without opening a dashboard. It's built right into your workflow. You always know where you stand with your search budget. Cline keeps you informed so you can focus on writing code.
Set up Exa AI MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
exa-ai-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Exa AI refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-ai-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Exa AI. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
Why Choose Vinkius
Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.
Real-time monitoring
Live
visibility into every interaction
Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.
Built-in savings
60%
lower AI costs
Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.
Single dashboard
One
place for every integration
Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.
Common questions about Exa AI MCP in Cline
Use it with your favorite AI tools
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Start using the Exa AI MCP today
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