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
You can open the MCP Configurator for setup instructions tailored to your host:
Access the MCP Configurator
The MCP Configurator gives you connection instructions, configuration snippets, and OAuth setup for each host.
To access: Select your profile icon → Your settings → Third party apps and MCP tab → Connect to your AI apps with Glean MCP card. Or go straight to app.glean.com/settings/connected-apps.
Install with MCP Configurator
Follow these steps to connect your AI app to Glean's MCP server. Each host gets its own setup instructions and server URL.
Open the connect card
To find the connect card:
- Select your profile icon in the lower-left corner of the home page
- Select Your settings
- Go to the Third party apps and MCP tab
- Find the Connect to your AI apps with Glean MCP card
Choose a server
Most people can keep the default server, which is marked recommended. If your organization has more than one server, pick the one you need from the server dropdown. The card shows the server's URL with a copy button.
Pick your host and set up the connection (optional)
Selecting a host from the list is optional. If you've copied the server URL, you can set up any host with it directly. To get setup instructions tailored to your app, select it from the host list (for example, Cursor, VS Code, or Claude Desktop). Select Show more to see the rest of your available hosts.
A setup window opens for your host. Choose the method that fits:
- Quick Setup: a one-click install for hosts that support it, such as Cursor
- CLI Command: a command you run in your host's terminal
- Manual Config: copy the server URL or configuration and paste it into your host's MCP settings
If your admin manages setup for a host, you'll see an Administrator Setup Required panel with the server URL instead.
Sign in to Glean
Complete sign-in with your organization's SSO when prompted. Your host then receives the OAuth tokens it needs to reach 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:
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