Math Utilities

Exp

Computes e^x with high precision for mathematical calculations in AI workflows. Access via MCP in Cursor or Windsurf, or REST API at /v1/math/exp. Pass any real number — exp(2) returns 7.38905609893065, exp(-1) gives 0.36787944117144233. Uses native math libraries for reliable exponential computations without floating-point errors common in LLM responses.

API Endpoint

GET /v1/math/exp

Code Examples

curl "https://tinyfn.io/v1/math/exp" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
const response = await fetch('https://tinyfn.io/v1/math/exp', {
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
import requests

response = requests.get('https://tinyfn.io/v1/math/exp',
    headers={'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'})
data = response.json()
print(data)

Use via MCP

Add to your AI agent

Connect your AI agent (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to TinyFn's math tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinyfn-math": {
      "url": "https://tinyfn.io/mcp/math",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

How accurate is the exponential calculation compared to JavaScript Math.exp?

Uses the same underlying math libraries as standard implementations, providing full double-precision accuracy. More reliable than AI-generated approximations for scientific computing.

Can I calculate exponentials for negative numbers and large values?

Yes, handles negative inputs (exp(-5) = 0.006737947) and large positives, though very large values may return Infinity due to floating-point limits.

How do I use exp in MCP tools like Cline or Claude Code?

Call the exp tool directly with your number. The AI agent gets the precise result instead of approximating e^x, crucial for compound interest, decay models, or statistical calculations.

What's the difference between this and just asking an AI to calculate e^x?

AI models often approximate or miscalculate exponentials. This tool provides deterministic, mathematically correct results using proven algorithms.

Does exp work with very small numbers near zero?

Yes, maintains precision for small inputs. exp(0.001) correctly returns 1.0010005001667084, useful for Taylor series approximations and rate calculations.

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