What it does
This server bridges Claude and Glean (an enterprise search and knowledge platform) through the Model Context Protocol, enabling Claude to search and query your organization's indexed documents and knowledge base. It makes authenticated calls to the Glean API, reads from and writes to the local filesystem, and supports deployment both locally via npx and in Docker containers.
Who it's for
Engineering teams and knowledge workers at organizations running Glean who want Claude to access internal documentation, codebase insights, or company knowledge during conversations. Most useful for teams experimenting with Claude-Glean integration or testing custom workflows before committing to production search tooling.
Common use cases
- Search internal documentation and knowledge bases from Claude without switching windows
- Ground Claude's responses in your organization's own information during analysis or code review
- Retrieve relevant context from Glean before asking Claude for synthesis or advice
- Test Claude integration with Glean as part of evaluating AI-assisted knowledge work
Setup pitfalls
- The README explicitly recommends using Glean's remote MCP server (built directly into the Glean platform) instead of this local version for production use; this package is intended mainly for experimental and testing purposes
- One secret was detected during scanning—ensure API credentials and tokens are stored securely in environment variables, never hardcoded
- Requires valid Glean API authentication; consult Glean's documentation for obtaining credentials
- The server reads and writes to your filesystem—run it in a sandboxed environment or with restricted permissions if handling sensitive workflows