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Add the Exa MCP server to Gemini CLI
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1. Add the server
Run in your terminal
gemini mcp add --transport http exa https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp
2. Sign in
Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Exa is hosted by Exa, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.
3. Try it
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FAQ
- How do I add the Exa MCP server to Gemini CLI?
- Run: gemini mcp add --transport http exa https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
- Is this the official Exa MCP server?
- Yes. It is published by Exa as ai.exa/exa in the official MCP registry.
- Does the Exa MCP server need an API key?
- It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Gemini CLI uses them; check Exa's docs for any plan or permission requirements.
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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Gemini CLI's documented syntax.