• ACCURACY
  • CONTEXT
  • SPEED
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve business glossary definitions with your AI

Connect Atlan to your AI client once. From then on, you can query your organization's official business terms and KPI definitions through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I get verified business definitions using AI?

Your AI uses the Atlan MCP to pull official definitions from your existing glossaries. This ensures the terms and KPIs you discuss match your company's standards. You'll see the specific outcomes of these queries below.

The outcomes

Where your data lands

The AI turns raw glossary data into immediate answers.

ACCURACY

Verified term definitions

The AI pulls the exact wording from your Atlan glossaries. You get the official version of a metric instead of a guess.

CONTEXT

KPI logic and rules

Your agent retrieves the specific business logic tied to your KPIs. This keeps your analysis aligned with company standards.

SPEED

Instant term lookups

Instead of searching through the Atlan UI, you just ask your AI. It finds the right glossary and gives you the answer immediately.

HUMAN

Manual definition updates

The AI only reads the glossaries. If a definition is missing or wrong, you still need to update it in Atlan yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for a definition.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Atlan metadata.

  1. Locate glossaries

    The AI first identifies which glossaries are available in your Atlan workspace to find where your terms live.

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  2. Identify the term

    Once it finds the right glossary, the AI scans the entries to match your request to a specific business term.

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  3. Extract definition

    The AI pulls the specific definition, owner, or description associated with that term.

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  4. Deliver the answer

    Your agent presents the verified definition in your chat window so you can continue your work.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin querying your Atlan data.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual business terms or specific glossary names.

Atlan Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TsoooY4yfiuyqIzjvoBcFfuhj4fnNK5zNAJgRGRX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Atlan capabilities are ready to use.
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  • What is the definition for [Churn Rate] in our Atlan glossary?

  • List all the glossaries available in my Atlan workspace.

  • Find the official business definition for [Gross Margin] from the [Finance] glossary.

  • Who is the owner for the [Active User] KPI in Atlan?

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Start here

Connect Atlan once, then ask.

You only need to link your Atlan account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions in any MCP-compatible client.

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FAQ

How the Atlan MCP behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change a definition in Atlan?

    No. The AI can only read the glossaries using the available tools. It cannot edit or delete your definitions.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my Atlan data?

    No. It only sees the data it can access through the specific tools provided by the MCP.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

  • 04

    What happens if a term isn't in the glossary?

    The AI will tell you it cannot find a definition for that specific term in your Atlan glossaries.

  • 05

    Do I need to install anything on my computer?

    No. Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you just connect your client and start chatting.

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