exa-web-search-freeFree AI search via Exa MCP. Web search for news/info, code search for docs/examples from GitHub/StackOverflow, company research for business intel. No API key needed.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install Whiteknight07/exa-web-search-freeRequires:
Neural search for web, code, and company research. No API key required.
Verify mcporter is configured:
mcporter list exaIf not listed:
mcporter config add exa https://mcp.exa.ai/mcpSearch web for current info, news, or facts.
mcporter call 'exa.web_search_exa(query: "latest AI news 2026", numResults: 5)'Parameters:
query - Search querynumResults (optional, default: 8)type (optional) - "auto", "fast", or "deep"Find code examples and docs from GitHub, Stack Overflow.
mcporter call 'exa.get_code_context_exa(query: "React hooks examples", tokensNum: 3000)'Parameters:
query - Code/API search querytokensNum (optional, default: 5000) - Range: 1000-50000Research companies for business info and news.
mcporter call 'exa.company_research_exa(companyName: "Anthropic", numResults: 3)'Parameters:
companyName - Company namenumResults (optional, default: 5)Six additional tools available by updating config URL:
web_search_advanced_exa - Domain/date filtersdeep_search_exa - Query expansioncrawling_exa - Full page extractionpeople_search_exa - Professional profilesdeep_researcher_start/check - AI research agentEnable all tools:
mcporter config add exa-full "https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp?tools=web_search_exa,web_search_advanced_exa,get_code_context_exa,deep_search_exa,crawling_exa,company_research_exa,people_search_exa,deep_researcher_start,deep_researcher_check"
# Then use:
mcporter call 'exa-full.deep_search_exa(query: "AI safety research")'type: "fast" for quick lookup, "deep" for thorough researchtokensNum (1000-2000) for focused, higher (5000+) for comprehensiveGenerated Mar 1, 2026
Startups can use the company_research_exa tool to gather competitive intelligence and market trends. This helps in identifying opportunities and threats by analyzing news and business information about competitors and industry leaders.
Developers leverage get_code_context_exa to find code examples and documentation from GitHub and Stack Overflow. This accelerates learning and problem-solving by providing practical snippets and explanations for frameworks like React or Python.
Journalists utilize web_search_exa to quickly gather current information and verify facts for news articles. The tool's fast and deep search types enable efficient background research and validation of events or claims.
Researchers employ advanced tools like deep_search_exa to conduct comprehensive literature reviews on topics such as AI safety. This aids in query expansion and thorough exploration of scholarly sources and recent developments.
HR professionals use people_search_exa to find professional profiles and background information on potential candidates. This streamlines the recruitment process by accessing detailed career histories and skills.
Offer basic search tools for free to attract users, then charge for premium features like advanced tools or higher usage limits. This model leverages the free tier to build a user base and upsell to businesses needing deeper capabilities.
Provide the search functionality as an API that developers can integrate into their applications, charging based on request volume or data usage. This targets tech companies and startups building custom solutions.
Sell customized packages to large organizations for internal research, competitive analysis, or compliance monitoring, including dedicated support and enhanced security. This focuses on high-value clients in sectors like finance or consulting.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure mcporter is installed and configured with the exa MCP server; start with core tools for basic searches before enabling advanced features via the full config URL.
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