Can I search across multiple data sources like Confluence, Slack, and Google Drive simultaneously?

Yes! The `search` tool queries all connected data sources in a single request. If you want to narrow results to a specific platform, use `search_by_datasource` with the datasource name (e.g., 'Confluence', 'Slack', 'Google Drive'). Use `autocomplete` to get intelligent suggestions as you refine your query.

Can I ask the Glean AI assistant questions about my organization's knowledge?

Yes. The `chat` tool sends a natural language question to Glean's AI assistant, which generates an answer grounded in your organization's indexed knowledge — including documents, wikis, Slack conversations, and Jira tickets. This is ideal for getting synthesized answers rather than just search results.

Can I index custom documents into Glean programmatically?

Yes. Use `index_document` to add a single document with a JSON payload containing title, body, URL, and metadata. For large batches, use `bulk_index_documents` to index multiple documents in one request. Use `delete_document` to remove outdated content and `get_document` to verify indexing status.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Glean MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Autocomplete, Bulk Index Documents, Chat, and more

Name: Glean
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Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 12 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Glean 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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About Glean MCP Server

Connect your Glean workspace to any AI agent and unlock enterprise knowledge through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Glean as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Glean data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Universal Search — Search across all connected data sources (Confluence, Slack, Google Drive, Jira, and more) from a single query
Datasource Filtering — Focus searches on a specific connected platform for targeted results
People Search — Find employees by name, role, expertise, or department across your organization
Document Management — Index new documents, bulk-index batches, retrieve document metadata, and remove outdated content
Curated Collections — Browse and inspect curated content collections for onboarding, policies, and shared knowledge
AI Chat — Ask questions to Glean's AI assistant, which generates answers grounded in your organization's knowledge base
Autocomplete — Get intelligent search suggestions based on organizational knowledge as you type

The Glean MCP Server exposes 12 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.

All 12 Glean tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Glean through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning enterprise-search, unified-search, people-discovery, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

autocomplete

Autocomplete suggestions

bulk_index_documents

Bulk index documents

chat

AI chat

check_glean_status

Verify connectivity

delete_document

Delete a document

get_collection

Get collection details

get_document

Get document details

index_document

Index a document

list_collections

List collections

Search across all content

search_by_datasource

g., Confluence, Slack, Google Drive). Search in specific datasource

search_people

Search people

Connect Glean to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Glean into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Glean

Ask Claude: "Using Glean, show me...". 12 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Glean MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Glean 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 Glean 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

Glean + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Glean MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Glean tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Glean nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Glean outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Glean status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Glean in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Glean immediately.

"Search for our deployment runbook and the on-call rotation schedule."

"Ask the AI assistant: What is our company's refund policy for enterprise customers?"

"Find the engineering lead for the payments team and search Slack for recent discussions about PCI compliance."

Troubleshooting Glean MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Glean to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Glean + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Glean MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.