Atlan MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Atlan as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add atlan --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Atlan MCP Server
Connect your Atlan workspace to any AI agent and empower it to become a master data steward. By linking the leading Active Metadata Management platform with agents, you gain conversational governance and instant data cataloging capabilities on demand.
Claude Code registers Atlan as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Atlan data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Asset Search — Query your entire connected data ecosystem (tables, dashboards, columns) via natural text to discover lineage and trusted data instantly
- Business Glossaries — Retrieve organizational glossaries containing verified business terms, acronyms, and trusted definitions used by your enterprise
- Classifications & Policies — List active data classifications (like PII or Confidential tags) and configured sharing purposes (data policies) across the estate
- Users & Personas — Inspect registered users and configured access control profiles (Personas) aligned to specific business roles
The Atlan MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Atlan to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Atlan MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Atlan
Ask Claude: "Using Atlan, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Atlan MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Atlan through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Atlan tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Atlan + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Atlan MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Atlan tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Atlan nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Atlan outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Atlan status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Atlan MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect Atlan to Claude Code via MCP:
list_classifications
) configured in Atlan for data governance purposes. List all classifications defined in Atlan
list_glossaries
List all business glossaries in Atlan
list_personas
List all Atlan Personas
list_purposes
List all Atlan Purposes
list_users
List all users in the Atlan workspace
search_assets
Search for data assets in the Atlan Data Catalog
Example Prompts for Atlan in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Atlan immediately.
"Search for any data assets related to 'churn prediction'."
"What business glossaries do we have configured in our metadata?"
"List all security classifications defined across our catalogs."
Troubleshooting Atlan MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Atlan to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Atlan + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Atlan MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Atlan with your favorite client
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Connect Atlan to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.