Overview
What is Glean?
Glean is an MCP server that integrates the Glean API, providing Search and Chat functions. It is designed for users who want to query Glean’s search and chatbot capabilities through an MCP client like Claude Desktop.
How to use Glean?
Build the Docker image with docker build -t glean-server:latest -f src/glean/Dockerfile ., then add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json with the GLEAN_API_KEY and GLEAN_DOMAIN environment variables set.
Key features of Glean
- Integrates Glean API for Search and Chat
- Provides a list of search results from a query
- Enables Q&A interaction with Glean’s chatbot
- Deployable as a Docker container
- Licensed under MIT
Use cases of Glean
- Search a company’s knowledge base using Glean’s search API
- Ask questions and receive answers via Glean’s chatbot
- Integrate Glean’s capabilities into MCP-compatible clients
FAQ from Glean
What is this MCP server?
It is a server that exposes Glean’s Search and Chat functions through the Model Context Protocol, allowing MCP clients to interact with Glean.
How do I configure Glean?
Set the environment variables GLEAN_API_KEY (your Glean API key) and GLEAN_DOMAIN (your Glean domain) when running the Docker container.
What tools does Glean provide?
Two tools: Search (returns a list of search results for a given query) and Chat (enables Q&A with the Glean chatbot).
What are the system requirements?
Docker must be installed to build and run the container. A valid Glean API key and domain are required.
What license is Glean under?
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.
