How to Use the Glean MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I get quick suggestions in VS Code Copilot using Glean?

Your agent calls getsuggestions to pull active system flags. This helps you refine your search queries when you aren't sure what terms to use.

Q: Can I remove outdated indexed documents from this interface?

Yes, you can clean up the index. Your agent uses deletedocument to remove deprecated files so they stop cluttering your search results.

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Search company wikis directly from your editor

Your agent uses `search_docs` to identify bounded CRM records inside the Headless Glean Platform so you don't waste time on your intranet. This pulls the exact files you need directly into your chat panel. You can follow instructions step-by-step without losing your place in the codebase. The setup guides are always right next to your active files.

Debug system logs with the Glean MCP Server

Your agent invokes `autocomplete` to retrieve explicit Cloud logging tracing explicit Vault limits directly inside your terminal window. Tracking down integration errors shouldn't require five browser tabs. For deeper issues, it runs `chat_completion` to route explicit Gateway history. You get a clear explanation of why a request failed without manually parsing raw log files.

Find team contacts and service owners

Your agent triggers `search_people` to provision a highly-available JSON Payload generating hard Customer bindings. This lets you quickly locate the engineer responsible for a failing API endpoint. It displays their contact info and active projects right inside your editor. You can get help instantly instead of wasting hours trying to find the right team.

Setup guide

Set up Glean MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Glean MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Glean tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Glean transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Glean MCP in VS Code Copilot

It acts as an MCP agent tool that feeds internal data to your chat. Your agent runs `search_docs` to pull up company wikis and documentation directly in your editor.

Yes, you can commit an MCP configuration file to your repository. This ensures every developer on the team gets access to the same search tools automatically.

Your agent calls `get_suggestions` to pull active system flags. This helps you refine your search queries when you aren't sure what terms to use.

Yes, you can clean up the index. Your agent uses `delete_document` to remove deprecated files so they stop cluttering your search results.

Your employee records and team directory data are fully protected by end-to-end encryption. The server processes requests locally or via secure HTTPS tunnels, ensuring no personal details are leaked.

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