How to Use the Atlan MCP in Claude

Q: Can Atlan show me business glossaries in Claude Desktop?

Yes, use the listglossaries tool to pull those terms directly into your thread. It helps you keep your definitions consistent while you draft technical documentation.

Query your data catalog directly within Claude Desktop to find assets, glossaries, and user roles without leaving your chat.

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Search and map data assets in Claude Desktop

Use the `search_assets` tool to pinpoint specific tables or schemas inside your warehouse. You get the exact metadata you need to understand your data lineage immediately. Stop digging through documentation tabs. This MCP Server pulls live context straight into your conversation so you can verify column definitions or table ownership instantly.

Browse business governance in Claude Desktop

The `list_glossaries` and `list_classifications` tools expose your organization's definitions. You can see exactly what each term means and how it's tagged for compliance. Reference these definitions to ensure your analysis aligns with company standards. It bridges the gap between raw data and business logic without requiring a separate portal.

Identify data owners within Claude Desktop

Call `list_users` or `list_personas` to see who manages specific data sets or which roles have access. It tells you exactly who to ping when you find an anomaly. This removes the guesswork from data requests. You get the right point of contact based on the current workspace configuration in your environment.

Setup guide

Set up Atlan MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Atlan MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Atlan MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under atlan-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "atlan-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Atlan MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and use the hammer icon to select the Atlan tools. Type your request to search for specific assets, and the agent will return the relevant details from your catalog.

Your credentials stay in your local config file. Claude Desktop handles the connection through your specified environment variables.

Yes, use the `list_glossaries` tool to pull those terms directly into your thread. It helps you keep your definitions consistent while you draft technical documentation.

The connection relies on your unique endpoint token and standard HTTPS. No data is stored by the server itself, keeping your metadata private.

This server only reads your metadata and governance tags. It doesn't touch your raw database records, ensuring your sensitive PII stays where it belongs.

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