How to Use the Glama MCP in Claude

Q: How do I find new Glama servers in Claude Desktop?

Run glamalistmcpservers inside your chat. It performs a text-based search across the directory to return relevant server definitions.

Q: Is my data private when using Glama with Claude Desktop?

Your prompts pass through the gateway when you invoke glamarungatewaychat. Only the telemetry you explicitly send via glamasendtelemetry is logged.

Connect the Glama directory to Claude Desktop and route your AI requests through a unified gateway for better model discovery.

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Search and load MCP servers in Claude Desktop

Use `glama_list_mcp_servers` to query the global directory directly from your environment. Stop manually tracking endpoints and pull fresh agent configurations as you need them. Once you find a target, call `glama_get_mcp_server_info` to grab the specific installation parameters. It populates your config file with the exact data required to initialize the connection.

Proxy model chats through the Glama gateway

Trigger `glama_run_gateway_chat` to handle your prompts through the Glama infrastructure. This bypasses local bottlenecks by routing tasks through their optimized model network. Check `glama_get_gateway_models` to see which endpoints are currently active. You can then run `glama_get_gateway_model_details` to verify context windows and pricing before you commit a heavy job.

Monitor execution with Glama telemetry

Track your usage patterns by executing `glama_send_telemetry` after your agent completes a task. This feeds performance data back to the backend, helping you refine your agentic workflows. Use `glama_get_mcp_attributes` to audit how your servers are categorized. It gives you a clear view of the metadata driving your active connections.

Setup guide

Set up Glama 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 Glama 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 Glama 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 glama-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Glama MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You add the server to your config file, and it acts as a gateway for your Claude Desktop sessions.

It provides a directory layer. You use the tools to discover and proxy external services rather than replacing native Claude Desktop functionality.

Run `glama_list_mcp_servers` inside your chat. It performs a text-based search across the directory to return relevant server definitions.

Your prompts pass through the gateway when you invoke `glama_run_gateway_chat`. Only the telemetry you explicitly send via `glama_send_telemetry` is logged.

You need an endpoint token to authenticate with the gateway. This token secures your connection to the Glama infrastructure.

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