End-user Configuration
Most MCP host applications allow individual users to configure their own connections to Glean MCP server. These end-user installs don't require administrator intervention once MCP servers are enabled in your Glean instance.
MCP Configurator
Users can access the MCP Configurator for host-specific setup instructions:
Access the MCP Configurator
The MCP Configurator provides tailored connection instructions, configuration snippets, and OAuth setup for each supported host application.
To access: Select your profile icon → Your settings → Install tab → MCP Configurator section
Install with MCP Configurator
Follow these steps to connect your MCP host to Glean using the MCP Configurator. The configurator provides host‑specific instructions and URLs.
Navigate to the MCP Configurator
To access the MCP Configurator:
- Select your profile icon in the lower left corner of the home page
- Select **Your settings**
- Navigate to the Install tab
- Access the MCP Configurator section
Pick your host
Select the host application you use (e.g., Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop, etc).
Connect with OAuth or copy the server URL
When available, click Connect with OAuth. For hosts that require manual entry, copy the provided server URL and paste it into your host’s MCP settings.
Sign in to Glean
Complete sign-in with your organization’s SSO when prompted. The host will receive OAuth tokens to access Glean’s MCP server.
Verify the connection
Ask your assistant to “Search Glean for …” or “Read this document in Glean …” to confirm the connection works.
mcp-remote) to reach Glean’s remote HTTP MCP server.Supported End-user Hosts
Users can self-configure connections in the following host applications:
End-user configuration
Claude Code
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Claude Code • Documentation
Claude Desktop
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Claude Desktop • Documentation
Codex
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Codex • Documentation
Cursor
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Cursor • Documentation
Goose
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Goose • Documentation
Visual Studio Code
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Visual Studio Code • Documentation
Windsurf
End-user install
Navigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Windsurf • Documentation
We also support other MCP-compatible applications that are not listed here. You'll typically configure these applications using the URL of your Glean MCP server, e.g. https://tenant_id-be.glean.com/mcp/[your-mcp-server-name]. Copy your full backend URL from app.glean.com/admin/about-glean under Server instance (QE), and replace https://tenant_id-be.glean.com with it.
End-user Setup Guide
Direct your users to the comprehensive end-user guide:
Using the Glean MCP Server
Complete guide for end users on connecting MCP hosts to Glean, including setup instructions, examples, and troubleshooting.
What End Users Need
To connect to Glean MCP server, users will need:
- A Glean account - Users must have access to your Glean instance
- A supported MCP host application - Installed on their local machine or accessible via web
- The Glean MCP Server URL - Find your backend domain at app.glean.com/admin/about-glean, then append
/mcp/default - OAuth authentication - Users will authenticate via your organization's identity provider during first connection
Administrator Checklist
Before directing users to self-configure:
Enable the Glean MCP Server
Ensure the MCP server is enabled in Admin Console → Platform → Glean MCP server. See Setting up Glean MCP server.
Enable OAuth
Verify OAuth is enabled in Admin Console → Users & permissions → Third-party access (OAuth) to allow user authentication.
Share the end-user guide
Provide users with the link to Using the Glean MCP Server.
Communicate available tools
Let users know which tools and agents are available on your MCP server so they know what capabilities they can access.
Support and Troubleshooting
If users encounter issues connecting:
- Direct them to MCP Connectivity Troubleshooting
- Verify the user has an active Glean account with appropriate permissions
- Confirm the MCP server is enabled and the correct server URL is being used
- Check that OAuth is properly configured for your organization
See also
- What is an MCP Host? - Understanding host applications
- Admin-managed Installs - For ChatGPT and Claude for Teams/Enterprise
- MCP Server Best Practices - Optimization and configuration tips