> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alterhq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect Exa

> Use Exa in Alter for web search workflows

Exa is a search-focused provider you can use with Alter through MCP-style integrations.

## How Exa positions itself

* "The best search API for AI"
* Quality-first positioning with benchmark-driven messaging
* One API covering search, contents, answer, crawl, and research-style workflows
* Emphasis on low-latency retrieval and enterprise controls

## Where to connect

* **Remote MCP Servers**
* **Apps Gallery** (if available in your workspace)

## Connect Exa

1. Open **Tools Manager**.
2. Add Exa in **Remote MCP Servers** or connect from **Apps Gallery**.
3. Paste your API key.
4. Enable the connector.

## Free tier

* Exa is often described with a free tier around **1,000 requests per month**.

<Warning>
  Verify Exa pricing and request limits during setup. Free tiers can change.
</Warning>

## Example prompts

* "Find the best primary sources on this topic from the past 30 days."
* "Search recent technical posts about this API and extract migration notes."

## Official links

* [https://exa.ai/](https://exa.ai/)
* [https://exa.ai/docs](https://exa.ai/docs)