How is Exa different from a standard search engine?

Exa uses neural embeddings to understand the intent and meaning of your query. This allows it to find relevant content even if the exact keywords aren't present.

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Does this MCP handle web scraping?

Yes, it includes capabilities to extract cleaned, readable text from URLs, which removes the noise and clutter found on standard web pages.

Can I search within a specific website?

Yes, the search_domain capability allows your agent to restrict its search to a single domain for targeted research.

Do I need to provide my own API key?

Yes, you will need to enter your Exa API key into the MCP settings to connect it to your account.

Can I perform a meaning-based search instead of keywords via AI?

Yes! Use the search capability. Provide your query and enable useAutoprompt. Exa will use its neural embeddings to find links that match the intent of your question.

How do I find articles similar to a specific URL?

Use the find_similar capability. Provide the seed URL, and the agent will retrieve a list of pages that are semantically related to that content.

Is it possible to extract cleaned text from multiple pages via AI?

Absolutely. Use the get_contents query. Provide an array of URLs or Exa IDs, and the agent will return the cleaned text content and metadata for each page.

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Connect Exa to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Give your AI agent eyes and ears on the live web.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Exa.

01
Search domain
Limits search results to a specific website. Use this to hunt for documentation or specific data within a single domain.
02
Search keyword
Executes a traditional keyword-based search. Use this when you know the exact terms you need to find.
03
Search neural
Runs a semantic search based on conceptual meaning. This is the best option for complex research queries where keywords might fail.
04
Search recent
Filters search results to find the most recent web content. This is perfect for tracking news or trending topics.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Exa.

05
Search
Performs a standard AI-powered web search. It returns titles, URLs, and relevance scores for the best matches.
06
Search with contents
Combines searching and content extraction into a single step. Your agent finds the right pages and reads them immediately.
07
Find similar with contents
Locates similar web pages and pulls their text content in one go. This saves your agent from having to make multiple separate requests.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Exa.

08
Answer
Provides a direct answer to your question using web data. Your agent uses this to get quick facts without browsing multiple links.
09
Find similar
Finds web pages that are semantically related to a specific URL. It is a fast way to conduct competitive research or expand a topic.
10
Get contents
Extracts the clean, readable text from specific URLs or page IDs. It strips away the noise so your agent only sees the relevant information.

Real work

What teams actually run

Deep Research

Your agent finds academic papers and technical blogs using conceptual queries.

Competitive Analysis

You find websites and articles that are semantically similar to your competitors.

News Monitoring

The agent tracks recent web updates and trending topics in real time.

Data Scraping

You pull clean text from multiple URLs to build datasets for your agent.

Automate a task

Put Exa to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Exa works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Exa to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

959ms average. Fast in production.

Exa is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1114ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 766ms
Slowest day: 1114ms
14-day trend: Stable-3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Exa, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Exa. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Exa Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yX0o3kbQylbPvraZb07fJ4pytT29vYl6Z1kPSXHZ/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Exa capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yX0o3kbQylbPvraZb07fJ4pytT29vYl6Z1kPSXHZ/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Exa in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Exa owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs an AI agent to act as a professional researcher or data analyst.

01
AI Developers
They use the MCP to feed high-quality, cleaned web data into their agentic workflows.
02
Content Strategists
They hand off the task of finding similar articles and trending topics to their AI.
03
Knowledge Workers
They use the agent to automate the discovery of insights and information gathering.

FAQ

Questions Exa owners ask.

01
How is Exa different from a standard search engine?
Exa uses neural embeddings to understand the intent and meaning of your query. This allows it to find relevant content even if the exact keywords aren't present.
02
Which AI clients can use this MCP?
You can use this MCP with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Does this MCP handle web scraping?
Yes, it includes capabilities to extract cleaned, readable text from URLs, which removes the noise and clutter found on standard web pages.
04
Can I search within a specific website?
Yes, the search_domain capability allows your agent to restrict its search to a single domain for targeted research.
05
Do I need to provide my own API key?
Yes, you will need to enter your Exa API key into the MCP settings to connect it to your account.
06
Can I perform a meaning-based search instead of keywords via AI?
Yes! Use the search capability. Provide your query and enable useAutoprompt. Exa will use its neural embeddings to find links that match the intent of your question.
07
How do I find articles similar to a specific URL?
Use the find_similar capability. Provide the seed URL, and the agent will retrieve a list of pages that are semantically related to that content.
08
Is it possible to extract cleaned text from multiple pages via AI?
Absolutely. Use the get_contents query. Provide an array of URLs or Exa IDs, and the agent will return the cleaned text content and metadata for each page.

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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Search domain

Search keyword

Search neural

Search recent

05-07

Search

Search with contents

Find similar with contents

08-10

Answer

Find similar

Get contents

What teams actually run

Deep Research

Competitive Analysis

News Monitoring

Data Scraping

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How is Exa different from a standard search engine?

Which AI clients can use this MCP?

Does this MCP handle web scraping?

Can I search within a specific website?

Do I need to provide my own API key?

Can I perform a meaning-based search instead of keywords via AI?

How do I find articles similar to a specific URL?

Is it possible to extract cleaned text from multiple pages via AI?

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