Use Exa from Claude
Add the Exa connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorExa
Exa integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Exa connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryAnalytics & Data
Use Exa from Codex
Add the Exa connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
Use Exa from Sidekick
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Analytics & Data
What the Exa connector can do
Exa focuses on data extraction and search, helping teams gather, analyze, and visualize information from websites, APIs, or internal databases
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Exa once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Generate an answer
Generates a direct, citation-backed answer to a clear natural language question or topic using Exa's search, adept at both specific answers and detailed summaries for open-ended queries. Response contains an `answer` field (summary) and a `citations` field (supporting URLs). Citations may include low-credibility sources; verify authoritative references for factual use.
- Create Import
Tool to create a new import to upload data into a Webset. Use when you need to initialize an import before uploading the data file.
- Create a Monitor
Tool to create a new Monitor. Use when you need to schedule automated updates for a Webset without manual runs.
- Create Research Task
Creates an asynchronous research task that explores the web, gathers sources, synthesizes findings, and returns results with citations. The API responds immediately with a researchId for polling completion status. Use this when you need to generate: 1. Structured JSON matching an outputSchema you provide 2. A detailed markdown report when no schema is provided After creation, poll the research task status using the researchId to retrieve the final results when completed.
- Create Webset
Tool to create a new Webset with search, import, and enrichment setup. Use when you need to configure and seed a Webset in one call.
Connection
API and auth details
Exa's official API uses bearer API keys at api.exa.ai for neural web search, content retrieval, answer generation, research, and similar-link workflows.
- Source
- Official docs verified 2026-06-03
- Auth schemes
- Bearer token
- Base URL
- https://api.exa.ai
- API docs
- https://docs.exa.ai/
- API reference
- https://docs.exa.ai/reference
- Official site
- https://docs.exa.ai
Official endpoint references
Source links
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Exa
Can Claude use Exa?
Yes. Add a Exa connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Exa through Type?
Yes. Add a Exa connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Exa MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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