Glean MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 12 tools to Autocomplete, Bulk Index Documents, Chat, and more
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The Glean app connector for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Glean MCP Server
Connect your Glean workspace to any AI agent and unlock enterprise knowledge through natural conversation.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Glean into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Glean and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 12 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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- Document Management — Index new documents, bulk-index batches, retrieve document metadata, and remove outdated content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 Cursor 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 Cursor
When Cursor 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 suggestions
Bulk index documents
AI chat
Verify connectivity
Delete a document
Get collection details
Get document details
Index a document
List collections
Search across all content
g., Confluence, Slack, Google Drive). Search in specific datasource
Search people
Connect Glean to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Glean into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Glean
Why Use Cursor with the Glean MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Glean through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Glean + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Glean MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for Glean in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Glean to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Glean + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Glean MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.