• DOCS
  • CHATS
  • TASKS
  • HUMAN

How to search company knowledge and documents with your AI

Connect Glean to your AI client once. After that, your agent can pull answers directly from your company's scattered files and chats.

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Short answer

How can I search my company's Slack, Jira, and Drive with my AI?

Your AI uses Glean to query your workspace and find specific technical docs or messages. It pulls the right files and context so you don't have to hunt through different apps manually.

Where your data lands

Information you can find

The AI turns your questions into specific lookups across your data sources.

DOCS

Instant file access

The AI finds the exact Google Drive or technical document you need. You get the content without opening a dozen browser tabs.

CHATS

Slack context

It pulls relevant discussions from Slack threads. This helps you understand why a decision was made or how a bug was handled.

TASKS

Jira insights

The agent searches Jira to find ticket details and project status. You get the technical context needed for your current task.

HUMAN

Verify the source

The AI identifies which file or thread it used. You decide if the information is current or if you need to ask a teammate for clarification.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask a question.

The agent acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your company's data silos.

  1. Identify the request

    Your agent analyzes your question to determine if it needs to look for a specific file or a broad topic across your tools.

    search

  2. Target the source

    If you ask about a specific Jira ticket or a Slack thread, the agent narrows its focus to that specific data source.

    search_by_datasource

  3. Retrieve the content

    Once the right file is located, the agent pulls the actual text or data from the document to answer you.

    get_document

  4. Synthesize the answer

    The agent combines the found information into a plain response, citing the specific source it used.

    search

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual project names, Slack channels, or document titles.

Glean Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09DpmuoHpy04gE3mAUE0JxB62zuz4ktFq1xXnc9L/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 — Glean capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "glean-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_09DpmuoHpy04gE3mAUE0JxB62zuz4ktFq1xXnc9L/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the technical spec for the [Project Name] in Google Drive.

  • What was discussed in the #[Channel Name] Slack channel about the recent deployment?

  • Search Jira for all open tickets related to [Feature Name].

  • Get the details from the [Document Name] file in our shared drive.

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Start here

Connect Glean once, then ask.

Just link your Glean account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start querying your workspace immediately.

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FAQ

How the Glean connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my files in Google Drive?

    No. The connector only has permission to read and search your data. It cannot modify, delete, or move any files.

  • 02

    Does the AI see everything in my Slack?

    The AI can only access the data it has permission to search via Glean. It follows your existing workspace permissions.

  • 03

    Can it create new Jira tickets?

    No. This connector is designed for searching and retrieving information, not for creating or updating records.

  • 04

    How does it handle private documents?

    It respects your existing access controls. If you don't have permission to see a file in Drive, the AI won't be able to find it for you either.

  • 05

    Can I search for specific users?

    Yes, you can ask the AI to find information related to specific people or their contributions in Slack and Jira.

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