exa-server
AI-powered code search MCP server using Exa API for intelligent code search and retrieval in AI assistants
Documentation
Exa MCP Server
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
1. Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/it-beard/exo-server.git
cd exa-server2. Install dependencies:
npm install3. Build the project:
npm run build4. 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 query
- `exa://last-search/result` - Results from the most recent search query
Development
1. Make your changes in the `src` directory
2. Build the project:
npm run build3. Test your changes by configuring the server in your MCP settings
Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`)
5. Open a Pull Request
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is exa-server?
exa-server is AI-powered code search MCP server using Exa API for intelligent code search and retrieval in AI assistants
How do I install exa-server?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is exa-server open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/it-beard/exa-server and has 2 stars.
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