Exa
GAAI-native web search and content retrieval that returns clean, relevant results for grounding and research.
How it works
Every agent request passes through Ferentin policy before it reaches Exa.- AI agentAsks for something
- Ferentin policies
- API key authentication
- Audit logging
- Exa MCP serverAuthorized connection
- Governed resultMasked, logged, returned
What you can do with Exa
Discover
Search and browse what exists, without opening the content itself.
1 tool
Access
Read content and metadata, subject to masking policy.
1 tool
Technical capabilities2 tools
Discover
- web_search_exa
Access
- web_fetch_exa
Overview
Exa is an AI-native search engine built for retrieving high-quality web content and semantically relevant results for LLMs and agents.
Ferentin integration
An AI agent can run semantic web searches and fetch page content using a Bearer API key, with a free tier available for getting started.
Frequently asked about Exa
- What can AI agents do with Exa through Ferentin?
- Ferentin exposes 2 Exa MCP tools to your AI agents, grouped as Discover (1 tool) and Access (1 tool). Every call is checked against your Ferentin policies before it reaches Exa.
- How does Ferentin secure Exa access?
- Requests through the Exa integration are covered by API key authentication and audit logging. These controls are applied by Ferentin, not by Exa, so they hold across every connected agent.
- What permissions does the Exa integration require?
- The Exa integration requests 1 API key scope: mcp:tools
- How do I connect Exa to Ferentin?
- Open the Ferentin admin console, add Exa as a new connection and authenticate with API key. You then choose which permissions and which tools your agents may use, and the connection goes live for everyone covered by your policies.
- Is the Exa integration generally available?
- Yes. The Exa integration is generally available on Ferentin, including the free tier.
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