How to Use the Glean MCP in Claude

Q: How do I get direct answers instead of links in Claude Desktop with Glean?

Your agent invokes the getanswer tool to extract specific billing rules and system details. This gives you direct resolutions to your questions without forcing you to click through search results.

Q: Can I find team contact info using this setup?

Yes, your agent uses searchpeople to locate team members and their roles. It displays their details directly in your chat window so you don't have to search an HR portal.

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Dig through enterprise docs inside Claude Desktop

When you need to find files across your platforms, this integration uses `search_docs` to identify bounded CRM records inside the Headless Glean Platform. The tool pulls this data directly into your local chat window without making you open a browser. You don't have to copy-paste context anymore. Your agent pulls matching records directly into your chat, letting you draft replies or analyze internal specs on the fly.

Get direct answers with the Glean MCP Server

Your agent triggers `get_answer` to enumerate explicitly attached structured rules exporting active Billing details. This keeps your local development flow moving because you never have to break focus to hunt down a wiki page. If the query needs more refinement, the tool runs `get_suggestions` to extract rich Churn flags. You get the exact context you need to resolve issues right inside your desktop chat interface.

Index custom data directly from your workspace

Pushing new records to your index is simple when you run `index_document` to identify precise active arrays spanning native Gateway auth. This lets you update your team's central knowledge base directly from your machine. If you make a mistake or need to clean up old files, `delete_document` inspects deep internal arrays to mitigate specific Plan Math errors. Your local files stay perfectly synced with your team's centralized knowledge base.

Setup guide

Set up Glean 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 Glean 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 Glean 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 glean-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Glean MCP in Claude Desktop

Your agent uses the MCP connection to run local commands and query your Glean index inside Claude Desktop. It runs `search_docs` to locate matching records and displays them directly in your chat.

Yes, you can push files directly into your index using this MCP tool. Your agent executes `index_document` with your local payloads to instantly update your workspace search.

Your agent invokes the `get_answer` tool to extract specific billing rules and system details. This gives you direct resolutions to your questions without forcing you to click through search results.

Yes, your agent uses `search_people` to locate team members and their roles. It displays their details directly in your chat window so you don't have to search an HR portal.

Your internal enterprise documents and SaaS metadata never touch public AI models. Vinkius runs this server inside an isolated, zero-trust sandbox, ensuring your private workspace files remain completely secure and private.

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