Exa Server
FreeNot checkedAI-powered code search MCP server using Exa API for intelligent code search and retrieval in AI assistants
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AI-powered code search MCP server using Exa API for intelligent code search and retrieval in AI assistants
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An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI-powered code search capabilities using the Exa API.
Features
- Perform AI-powered code searches using natural language queries
- Get relevant code examples and documentation
- Configurable number of search results
- JSON response format with rich metadata
Installation
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/it-beard/exo-server.git
cd exa-server
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Build the project:
npm run build
- Configure your Exa API key in the MCP settings file (tested with Cline):
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/exa-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"EXA_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
}
}
}
}
Usage
The server provides the following tools and resources:
Tools
search
Perform an AI-powered search using Exa API
Input Schema:
{
"query": "Search query",
"numResults": 10
}
Resources
exa://search/{query}- Search results for a specific queryexa://last-search/result- Results from the most recent search query
Development
- Make your changes in the
srcdirectory - Build the project:
npm run build
- Test your changes by configuring the server in your MCP settings
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Installing Exa Server
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/it-beard/exa-serverFAQ
Is Exa Server MCP free?
Yes, Exa Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Exa Server need an API key?
No, Exa Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Exa Server hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Exa Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Exa Server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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