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io.mcp-cn.exa-mcp-server

基于Exa的高质量网络搜索MCP服务器

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Overview

基于Exa的高质量网络搜索MCP服务器 Exa搜索 is a MCP Server listed from MCP Hub China. Transports: stdio. This page includes an overview, setup tutorial, install commands, and use cases for Trae, Tongyi Lingma, Cursor, Claude Code, and VS Code.

搜索引擎网络搜索信息检索

Use cases

China services

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Verified At2026-09-29
Install Snippets TestedCLI & JSON config syntax verified
Protocol Handshake ReadyComplies with JSON-RPC 2.0 specifications
Origin Registry ActiveSourced from mcp-cn
Verified ClientsClaude Code、Claude Desktop、Cursor 等
Security Tier: A 级 · 源码开放合规 (A)·Scanned for high-risk vulnerabilities. Recommended to run with project-scoped permissions.

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  1. Open or create .cursor/mcp.json in your project root
  2. Click Copy config and paste; merge only this mcpServers entry if others exist
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets (see Environment variables below)
  4. Save, then Cmd+Shift+P → Reload Window

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Setup tutorial

  1. Open the Exa搜索 page and confirm this MCP Server (source: MCP Hub China).
  2. Copy the Cursor, Claude Code, or VS Code snippet.
  3. Merge it into mcpServers and replace env placeholders with real secrets.
  4. Reload the window, then call the MCP tools from your agent chat.

Install commands

Install commands and setup steps are in the HTML so search engines and no-JS browsers can read them without running client JavaScript.

Claude Code (local)

  1. Install Claude Code CLI
  2. Copy the command below, replace <placeholders> with real env values, then run in terminal
  3. See Environment variables below if listed
claude mcp add io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server --env EXA_API_KEY=<EXA_API_KEY> -- npx -y exa-mcp-server

Cursor — .cursor/mcp.json (local)

  1. Open or create .cursor/mcp.json in your project root
  2. Click Copy config and paste; merge only this mcpServers entry if others exist
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets (see Environment variables below)
  4. Save, then Cmd+Shift+P → Reload Window
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

VS Code — .vscode/mcp.json (local)

  1. Install GitHub Copilot in VS Code with MCP support
  2. Open or create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root
  3. Click Copy config and paste; merge only this mcpServers entry if others exist
  4. Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets
  5. Save and Developer: Reload Window
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop — claude_desktop_config.json (local)

  1. Open Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json (see remote guide for paths)
  2. Click Copy config and merge under mcpServers
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets
  4. Fully quit and restart Claude Desktop
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Trae — .trae/mcp.json (local)

  1. Trae → Settings → MCP, or edit .trae/mcp.json / global mcp.json
  2. Click Copy config and merge mcpServers
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env with real secrets
  4. Save and reload Trae
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cherry Studio — MCP settings (local)

  1. Cherry Studio → Settings → MCP Servers → Add (STDIO)
  2. Or import JSON: click Copy config and merge mcpServers
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env; ensure Node.js / uv (npx, uvx) are installed
  4. Enable the server and check tools load
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tongyi Lingma — MCP config (local)

  1. Lingma Settings → MCP → + → STDIO or config file
  2. Click Copy config and merge mcpServers
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env; need Node.js 18+ (npx) or uv (uvx)
  4. Confirm connected before using tools in agent chat
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf — mcp_config.json (local)

  1. Edit ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
  2. Click Copy config and merge mcpServers (stdio same as Cursor)
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env, save, refresh Cascade
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cline — MCP Servers (local)

  1. Cline panel → Settings → MCP Servers
  2. Click Copy config and merge
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env, then save
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

WorkBuddy — .workbuddy/mcp.json (local)

  1. Edit ~/.workbuddy/mcp.json (user) or project .workbuddy/mcp.json
  2. Or Plugins → MCP Servers → Configure MCP and paste the JSON below
  3. Replace <placeholders> in env; on Windows prefer absolute paths for command/scripts
  4. Save, restart WorkBuddy, confirm connector status is green
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-mcp-cn-exa-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXA_API_KEY": "<EXA_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Troubleshooting & Common ErrorsFAQ

Common connection errors and verified fixes for Exa搜索

Getting 'connection closed' or exit code 1 in Cursor / Claude Code for Exa搜索?

Usually caused by missing runtime paths or IDE environment inheritance. Fix steps: 1. Verify Node.js 18+ (npx) or Python 3.10+ (uvx) is installed; 2. Run 'which npx' or 'which uvx' in terminal, and replace 'command' with absolute path; 3. Reload or restart the client window after modifying config.

Fix Snippet
# Check binary path in terminal:
which npx
node -v
Getting 'spawn npx ENOENT' or 'command not found'?

The editor background process does not inherit your full terminal PATH. Solution: Globally install the package, or set the absolute binary path (e.g. C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd on Windows, or /usr/local/bin/npx on macOS).

Missing required environment variable or authentication failure?

Exa搜索 requires environment variables (EXA_API_KEY). Ensure you have added valid keys under the 'env' object in your config file without trailing whitespace.

Fix Snippet
// .cursor/mcp.json 或 claude_desktop_config.json
{
  "env": {
    "EXA_API_KEY": "your_actual_key_here"
  }
}
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{
  "target": "Exa搜索",
  "action": "execute",
  "options": {
    "mode": "standard",
    "timeoutMs": 5000
  }
}
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Decision Guide: Why & When to Use

Assess suitability before installing to save trial-and-error time

Best Suited For
  • Feishu docs
  • China maps routing
  • WeCom notifications
When NOT to Use
  • Teams with no China accounts
  • Cross-border data compliance concerns
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Unified Manifest

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            "name": "EXA_API_KEY",
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            "isRequired": true,
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