Question 1

What is the Exa MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Exa MCP Server allows AI assistants like Claude to use the Exa AI Search API for web searches, providing real-time and structured web information.

Question 2

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a system that lets AI apps connect to external tools and data sources securely, allowing AI assistants to work with local services and APIs under user control.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for installing the Exa MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (v18 or higher), Claude Desktop installed, an Exa API key, and Git.

Question 4

How do I install the Exa MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using NPM, Smithery, or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the project.

Question 5

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use the Exa MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Edit the `claude_desktop_config.json` file to add the Exa server configuration, including your Exa API key and the path to the server executable.

Question 6

What search tools are available with the Exa MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server includes `web_search`, `research_paper_search`, and `twitter_search` tools. You can choose which tools to enable in the configuration.

Question 7

How do I test if the Exa MCP Server is working correctly?

Accepted Answer

Look for the 🔌 icon in Claude Desktop or use the MCP Inspector tool to execute search queries and view cached results.

Question 8

What do I do if I encounter the 'Server Not Found' error?

Accepted Answer

Verify the npm link is correctly set up, check the Claude Desktop configuration syntax, and ensure Node.js is properly installed.

Question 9

What if I have API key issues?

Accepted Answer

Confirm your EXA_API_KEY is valid, check the EXA_API_KEY is correctly set in the Claude Desktop config, and verify no spaces or quotes around the API key.

Question 10

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

Accepted Answer

Restart Claude Desktop completely and check Claude Desktop logs for any error messages.

Question 11

Can I use the Exa MCP Server with UBOS Platform?

Accepted Answer

Yes, integrating the Exa MCP Server with the UBOS platform enhances the capabilities of your AI Agents, enabling them to access real-time information and make more informed decisions.

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