mcp-server-exa-search
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About mcp-server-exa-search
Zed extension for Exa's MCP server
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Overview
What is mcp-server-exa-search?
mcp-server-exa-search is a Zed extension that wraps the exa-mcp-server package, providing web search and web page content retrieval capabilities directly within the Zed editor. It is designed for users who need to access real-time web information without leaving their development environment.
How to use mcp-server-exa-search?
To use mcp-server-exa-search, you need an Exa API key. After signing up and generating a key at dashboard.exa.ai, configure it in your Zed settings under context_servers with the key exa_api_key. For agent mode, enable the context server in Zed’s assistant settings and ensure the API key is correctly set.
Key features of mcp-server-exa-search
- Provides a
web_searchtool for real-time web searches. - Provides a
crawlingtool to extract content from specific URLs. - Wraps the
exa-mcp-serverpackage from exa-labs. - Integrates directly into the Zed editor interface.
- Requires an Exa API key for authentication.
Use cases of mcp-server-exa-search
- Performing real-time web searches from within Zed.
- Extracting article or web page contents for reading or analysis.
- Gathering research data or documentation without switching applications.
- Reading content from PDFs or other hosted documents via URL crawling.
FAQ from mcp-server-exa-search
What does mcp-server-exa-search do?
mcp-server-exa-search provides web search and web page content retrieval tools inside the Zed editor, powered by the Exa API.
How do I get an API key for mcp-server-exa-search?
Sign up for an Exa API account at dashboard.exa.ai, then generate your API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.
How do I configure mcp-server-exa-search in Zed?
Add the server to your Zed settings under context_servers with the key exa_api_key set to your API key.
Can I use mcp-server-exa-search in agent mode?
Yes, enable the context server in Zed’s assistant settings and ensure the API key is configured; then enable the tool in the active assistant profile.
Does mcp-server-exa-search require Zed?
Yes, it is a Zed extension that runs inside the Zed editor.
Frequently asked questions
What does mcp-server-exa-search do?
mcp-server-exa-search provides web search and web page content retrieval tools inside the Zed editor, powered by the Exa API.
How do I get an API key for mcp-server-exa-search?
Sign up for an Exa API account at dashboard.exa.ai, then generate your API key from dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys.
How do I configure mcp-server-exa-search in Zed?
Add the server to your Zed settings under `context_servers` with the key `exa_api_key` set to your API key.
Can I use mcp-server-exa-search in agent mode?
Yes, enable the context server in Zed’s assistant settings and ensure the API key is configured; then enable the tool in the active assistant profile.
Does mcp-server-exa-search require Zed?
Yes, it is a Zed extension that runs inside the Zed editor.
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