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Exa CLI
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CLI for Exa web search, fetching, and deep research via the Exa MCP server and API. Exa CLI is published by npm:@lglen from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Exa CLI
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add exa-cli -- npx -y @lglen/exa-cliRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@lglen/exa-cli"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@lglen/exa-cli"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"exa-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@lglen/exa-cli"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add exa-cli -- npx -y @lglen/exa-cli{
"mcpServers": {
"exa-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@lglen/exa-cli"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add exa-cli npx -y @lglen/exa-cliGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the exa-cli block.
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Exa CLI: common questions
How do I install Exa CLI?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add exa-cli -- npx -y @lglen/exa-cli. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Exa CLI the official server?
Exa CLI is published by npm:@lglen from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Exa CLI free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Exa CLI safe to use?
It scores 54 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Exa CLI?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Exa CLI work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.