Exa.ai
AI-native search engine for finding anything on the web.
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About Exa.ai
Exa (formerly Metaphor) is a search engine built from the ground up for LLMs. Its API allows AI agents to search the web using natural language and receive high-quality, structured results. Exa is exceptionally good at finding niche companies, blog posts, and research papers that traditional search engines miss. Its official MCP server makes it a primary tool for AI-led market research and prospecting.
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