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Overview

The Explorium MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to access Explorium's extensive business and prospect data. By integrating this server with your AI tools, you can provide them with accurate, up-to-date information about companies, industries, and professionals directly in chat interfaces.


Features

Business Data Lookups - Access detailed company information including firmographics, technology usage, and financial metrics

Prospect Search - Find and research professionals with comprehensive contact details and career information

Event Tracking - Monitor company and prospect events like funding rounds, job changes, and product launches

Seamless AI Integration - Works with Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible AI assistants


Installation

Install the Explorium MCP Server from PyPI:

pip install explorium-mcp-server

Requirements:

  • Python 3.10 or later
  • Valid Explorium API key

Quick Start

1. Set Up Your API Key

Create a .env file or set an environment variable with your Explorium API key:

EXPLORIUM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
To obtain an API key, sign up for an Explorium account and visit the API section in your admin panel.

2. Running the Server

There are multiple ways to run the Explorium MCP Server:

Direct Execution

python -m explorium_mcp_server

Using MCP CLI

If you have the MCP CLI tool installed:

mcp run explorium_mcp_server

Integration with AI Assistants

Claude Desktop

Follow the official Model Context Protocol guide to set up Claude Desktop for MCP servers

Add this entry to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Explorium": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "explorium_mcp_server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXPLORIUM_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Cursor has built-in support for MCP servers:

  1. Go to Cursor > Settings > Cursor Settings > MCP
  2. Add an "Explorium" entry with this command:
python -m explorium_mcp_server
  1. Set your API key in the environment variables section
  2. Optionally enable "Yolo mode" in Cursor settings to use tools without confirming (Cursor > Settings > Cursor Settings > Features > Chat > Enable Yolo mode)




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