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Most MCP host applications allow individual users to configure their own connections to Glean MCP Servers. These end-user installs don’t require administrator intervention once MCP servers are enabled in your Glean instance.

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MCP Configurator

Users can access the MCP Configurator for host-specific setup instructions:
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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

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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.
1

Navigate to the MCP Configurator

To access the MCP Configurator:
  1. Select your profile icon in the lower left corner of the home page
  2. Select Your Settings
  3. Navigate to the Install tab
  4. Access the MCP Configurator section
MCP Configurator landing view
2

Pick your host

Select the host application you use (e.g., Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop, etc).
3

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.
Host-specific configuration details in the MCP Configurator
4

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.
5

Verify the connection

Ask your assistant to “Search Glean for …” or “Read this document in Glean …” to confirm the connection works.
Some hosts are stdio-only and cannot connect directly over HTTP. In those cases, the configurator will guide you to use a bridge (for example, mcp-remote) to reach Glean’s remote HTTP MCP server.

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Supported End-user Hosts

Users can self-configure connections in the following host applications:

End-user configuration

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Claude Code

End-user installNavigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Claude Code • Documentation
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Claude Desktop

End-user installNavigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Claude Desktop • Documentation
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Codex

End-user installNavigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Codex • Documentation
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Cursor

End-user installNavigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Cursor • Documentation
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Goose

End-user installNavigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Goose • Documentation
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Visual Studio Code

End-user installNavigate to Settings → Install → MCP Configurator and select Visual Studio Code • Documentation
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Windsurf

End-user installNavigate 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://[your-instance]-be.glean.com/mcp/[your-mcp-server-name].

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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.

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What End Users Need

To connect to Glean MCP Servers, users will need:
  1. A Glean account - Users must have access to your Glean instance
  2. A supported MCP host application - Installed on their local machine or accessible via web
  3. The Glean MCP Server URL - Typically https://[your-instance]-be.glean.com/mcp/default
  4. OAuth authentication - Users will authenticate via your organization’s identity provider during first connection

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Administrator Checklist

Before directing users to self-configure:
1

Enable the Glean MCP Server

Ensure the MCP server is enabled in Admin Console > Platform > Glean MCP servers. See Setting up Glean MCP Servers.
2

Enable OAuth

Verify OAuth is enabled in Admin Console > Settings > Third-party access (OAuth) to allow user authentication.
3

Share the end-user guide

Provide users with the link to Using the Glean MCP Server.
4

Communicate available tools

Let users know which tools and agents are available on your MCP server so they know what capabilities they can access.

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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