Glama MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Glama 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 glama --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Glama MCP Server
Empower your local Vinkius terminal intelligence with the Glama.ai infrastructure bridge. Rather than navigating generic web interfaces to find compatible model contexts, let your core logic intuitively search, index, and introspect external MCP servers on the fly. In addition, harness the power to query multiple standard LLM networks via the Glama API Gateway, consolidating all programmatic text completion requirements cleanly.
Claude Code registers Glama as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Glama data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- MCP Registry Scuba — Seamlessly query
list_mcp_serversandget_mcp_server_infoto find context protocols needed dynamically without interrupting deep-work focus states. - Gateway Proxies — List active LLM models navigating
list_gateway_modelsand push semantic prompts viarun_gateway_chatexecuting parallel logic chains outside local memory. - Matrix Attributes — Uncover standard classification strings with
get_mcp_attributesassessing global MCP logic matrices. - Hosted Telemetry — Scan local instances routing
get_hosted_instancesand actively parse behavior metrics pushing logs throughsend_telemetry.
The Glama MCP Server exposes 8 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 Glama to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Glama 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 Glama
Ask Claude: "Using Glama, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Glama MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Glama 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 Glama 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
Glama + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Glama MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Glama tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Glama nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Glama outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Glama status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Glama MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Glama to Claude Code via MCP:
glama_get_gateway_model_details
g. "anthropic/claude-3-5-sonnet") to fetch the specific configurations exposed by the Glama unified API proxy. Investigate granular attributes (prices, context window, parameters) of a specific proxied Gateway Model
glama_get_gateway_models
Audit the complete list of AI models supported natively by the Glama OpenAI-compatible gateway
glama_get_hosted_instances
Cannot access public instances natively from here. Fetch all Private Hosted MCP instances assigned to your specific Glama account
glama_get_mcp_attributes
List filtering attributes and semantic categorizations mapped within the Glama MCP Registry
glama_get_mcp_server_info
Requires its namespace and slug. Extract detailed parameters and installation instructions for a specific Glama MCP server
glama_list_mcp_servers
Capable of loose text matching to discover new agentic capabilities. Search and list MCP servers directly from the global Glama directory
glama_run_gateway_chat
Bifurcate an isolated conversational prompt using a specific model through the Glama proxy network
glama_send_telemetry
Can be triggered after your AI uses a specific external server. Report semantic usage execution metrics back to the Glama Telemetry backend
Example Prompts for Glama in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Glama immediately.
"Find all MCP servers relating to CRM logic inside the registry, then let me know their basic descriptions."
"Are there smaller LLMs available on the Glama API gateway we can proxy text to quickly?"
"Report a successful telemetry execution map event back to Glama for the GitHub repo tool."
Troubleshooting Glama MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Glama to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Glama + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Glama 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 Glama with your favorite client
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Glama to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.