How to Use the Glean MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I filter Glean results in Claude Code?

Use the searchbydatasource tool. You can pass the specific datasource name as an argument in your terminal command.

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Terminal-based Glean queries

Run `search` directly from your shell. Claude Code pipes the results into your scripts or logs for faster debugging. It removes the need for a GUI when you need to verify an internal configuration or policy. Everything happens in your terminal.

Automated indexing via CLI

Trigger `bulk_index_documents` as part of your maintenance scripts. This keeps your search index fresh without manual intervention. It ensures your CI/CD pipelines have access to the latest documentation. You verify the status with `check_glean_status` in your terminal logs.

Search people and projects

Use `search_people` to find the right contact for a broken build. Claude Code returns the details so you can ping them immediately. It turns your terminal into a command center for your entire organization. You stop hunting for information and start fixing issues.

Setup guide

Set up Glean MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see glean-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Glean transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Glean tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http glean-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Glean MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glean-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Glean MCP in Claude Code

Yes. The server runs headlessly, allowing your scripts to trigger `search` and process the output programmatically.

Use the `search_by_datasource` tool. You can pass the specific datasource name as an argument in your terminal command.

The server doesn't store your query history. It only passes the request to your Glean instance and returns the result.

Vinkius manages the secure endpoint token. You pass the token once, and the server handles the handshake.

The server operates under your existing company permissions. It only indexes and surfaces files you have access to read.

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