Glean MCP Server

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About Glean MCP Server

MCP Server for Glean Chat

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glean": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "<PATH_TO_CHECKOUT>",
        "run",
        "glean_server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Glean MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Glean's Chat API. It allows AI‑assisted tools to query Glean data using a standard MCP interface.

How to use Glean MCP Server?

Clone the repository, create a .env file with GLEAN_API_KEY and GLEAN_BASE_URL, then run uv --directory <PATH_TO_CHECKOUT> run glean_server.py. For integration with Cursor, add the command configuration to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.

Key features of Glean MCP Server

Integrates with Glean’s Chat API via MCP.
Uses the UV package manager for dependency management.
Supports standalone and MCP inspector debug modes.
Can be configured with environment variables for credentials.
Compatible with Cursor for AI‑powered coding assistance.

Use cases of Glean MCP Server

Query company‑specific information (e.g., holiday schedules) from an AI assistant.
Integrate Glean’s knowledge base into AI tools like Cursor.

FAQ from Glean MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for Glean MCP Server?

Python 3.10+, the UV package manager, and a Glean API key with permissions to /rest/api/v1/*.

How do I configure Glean MCP Server?

Create a .env file in the project root with GLEAN_API_KEY and GLEAN_BASE_URL (e.g., https://your-domain-be.glean.com/rest/api/v1/).

Can I use Glean MCP Server with Cursor?

Yes. Add a glean entry to ~/.cursor/mcp.json using the uv command as described in the README.

What transport does Glean MCP Server use?

The README does not specify a transport; it is used via stdin/stdout (MCP default) when run as a subprocess, or via the MCP inspector for debugging.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for Glean MCP Server?

Python 3.10+, the UV package manager, and a Glean API key with permissions to `/rest/api/v1/*`.

How do I configure Glean MCP Server?

Create a `.env` file in the project root with `GLEAN_API_KEY` and `GLEAN_BASE_URL` (e.g., `https://your-domain-be.glean.com/rest/api/v1/`).

Can I use Glean MCP Server with Cursor?

Yes. Add a `glean` entry to `~/.cursor/mcp.json` using the `uv` command as described in the README.

What transport does Glean MCP Server use?

The README does not specify a transport; it is used via stdin/stdout (MCP default) when run as a subprocess, or via the MCP inspector for debugging.

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