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Dsh Web Search Exa
Verified · npm:@tonyduaMCP server by TonyDua · updated · ★ 9 · 379 downloads a week
Zero-config Exa web search provider for DeepSeek Harness (dsh): keyless anonymous MCP fallback (mcp.exa.ai/mcp) plus keyed REST search — a drop-in WebSearchProvider for the ctx.web seam, no API key required. Dsh Web Search Exa is published by npm:@tonydua from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 8 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
Install Dsh Web Search Exa
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add dsh-web-search-exa -- npx -y @tonydua/dsh-web-search-exaRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dsh-web-search-exa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tonydua/dsh-web-search-exa"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dsh-web-search-exa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tonydua/dsh-web-search-exa"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"dsh-web-search-exa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tonydua/dsh-web-search-exa"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add dsh-web-search-exa -- npx -y @tonydua/dsh-web-search-exa{
"mcpServers": {
"dsh-web-search-exa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@tonydua/dsh-web-search-exa"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add dsh-web-search-exa npx -y @tonydua/dsh-web-search-exaGemini 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 dsh-web-search-exa block.
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Dsh Web Search Exa: common questions
How do I install Dsh Web Search Exa?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add dsh-web-search-exa -- npx -y @tonydua/dsh-web-search-exa. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Dsh Web Search Exa the official server?
Dsh Web Search Exa is published by npm:@tonydua from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Dsh Web Search Exa free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Dsh Web Search Exa safe to use?
It scores 78 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Dsh Web Search Exa?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Dsh Web Search Exa 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.