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This page helps end users connect supported MCP host applications to Glean and understand what they can do once connected.
Open MCP Configurator: Install MCP Hosts

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What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI apps (“hosts” like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) securely connect to company tools and data. Glean provides an MCP server so your AI can use Glean’s permission-aware knowledge graph directly in those apps.

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Quick start

  1. Install your MCP host with the MCP Configurator
  2. Sign in with your Glean account (OAuth)
  3. Ask your AI to “Search Glean for …” or “Read this document in Glean …”

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Supported hosts

Supported hosts

The following hosts are supported for connecting to the Glean MCP server. Install type and key constraints are noted for clarity.
  • ChatGPT — Admin-managed install; fixed endpoint https://[instance-name]-be.glean.com/mcp/chatgpt . Connection: HTTP (managed). Tools: search, fetch. Auth: OAuth (recommended). Admin setup guide
  • Claude Code — End-user install. Connection: Native HTTP (also supports stdio). Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows. Tools: search, chat, read_document. Auth: OAuth (recommended).
  • Claude Desktop — End-user install. Connection: stdio only; requires mcp-remote to bridge to HTTP servers. Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux. Tools: search, chat, read_document.
  • Claude for Teams/Enterprise — Admin-managed install. Connection: HTTP (managed). Servers configured at organization level; no local config. Tools available per admin policy. Admin setup guide
  • Cursor — End-user install. Connection: Native HTTP. Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows. Tools: search, chat, read_document. Auth: OAuth (recommended).
  • Goose — End-user install. Connection: Native HTTP (YAML config). Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows. Tools: search, chat, read_document.
  • Visual Studio Code — End-user install. Connection: Native HTTP (one-click protocol vscode:). Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows. Tools: search, chat, read_document.
  • Windsurf — End-user install. Connection: stdio only; requires mcp-remote to bridge to HTTP servers. Platforms: macOS, Linux, Windows. Tools: search, chat, read_document.

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Examples by Role

Looking for specific examples of what you can do with Glean’s MCP server? Check out our role-based guides with real prompts you can use:

Engineering

Debug errors, review PRs, understand code history

Product Management

Draft PRDs, track projects, analyze feedback

Support

Triage tickets, find solutions, draft responses

Sales

Research accounts, prepare for calls, track deals

Data Analytics

Query databases, identify trends, generate reports

Operations

IT troubleshooting, HR policies, meeting prep
View all examples →

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Troubleshooting

Assistant not using Glean?
  • Be explicit: “Use Glean to …”
  • Check the host is connected via the Configurator
Missing results or context?
  • Verify the relevant connectors are enabled
  • Remember: results respect your permissions in Glean
Host-specific issues?
  • Some hosts require bridges (e.g., stdio via mcp-remote) or have limited tools. See host setup guides from the Supported hosts section

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Tips for effective prompts

To help your AI assistant choose the right tools, be explicit about the action and input:
  • “search Glean for …” when you need enterprise search
  • “fetch the document …” when you have a URL or ID
See general guidance on tool selection patterns in your host’s documentation.
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