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Glean MCP Server

SearchTypeScript
Integrates Glean's enterprise search and chat capabilities into Claude
Available Tools

Search

Returns a list of search results from your organization's Glean instance based on your query

Chat

Interact with Glean's AI chatbot to ask questions about your organization's knowledge base

The Glean MCP server provides seamless integration with Glean's enterprise search platform, allowing Claude to search through your organization's knowledge base and interact with Glean's AI chatbot. This integration enables users to find relevant information across company documents, applications, and resources directly through Claude, enhancing productivity and knowledge discovery.

Overview

The Glean MCP server connects Claude to Glean's enterprise search platform, providing access to your organization's knowledge base through two primary functions: Search and Chat. This integration allows you to find information across your company's documents and resources without leaving Claude.

Prerequisites

To use this MCP server, you'll need:

  • Docker installed on your system
  • A valid Glean API key
  • Your Glean domain name

Installation

The Glean MCP server is designed to run as a Docker container. Follow these steps to set it up:

  1. Build the Docker image:
docker build -t glean-server:latest -f Dockerfile .
  1. Configure your Claude client to use the Glean MCP server by adding the appropriate configuration to your client's settings file.

  2. Set your Glean API key and domain in the environment variables when configuring the MCP server.

Configuration

When setting up the MCP server in your Claude client, you'll need to provide your Glean API credentials. These are passed as environment variables to the Docker container:

  • GLEAN_API_KEY: Your Glean API key for authentication
  • GLEAN_DOMAIN: Your organization's Glean domain (e.g., "yourcompany.glean.com")

Usage

Once configured, you can use the Glean MCP server through Claude by invoking either the Search or Chat tools:

  • Use the Search tool to find relevant documents, resources, and information across your organization's knowledge base
  • Use the Chat tool to interact with Glean's AI chatbot for answering questions about your company's information

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with the Glean MCP server:

  1. Verify that your API key and domain are correctly set in the environment variables
  2. Check that the Docker container is running properly
  3. Ensure your Glean account has the necessary permissions to use the API

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution subject to the license terms.

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