Memory and knowledge · MCP server
Glean Remote MCP Server: MCP server, setup and security
Glean Remote MCP Server is an open-source MCP server that lets an AI agent connect Glean Enterprise Knowledge securely to IDEs, LLMs or agents. Its repository has 166 stars and its last commit is from April 17, 2026 and it is licensed under MIT.
| Adoption (stars) | 22/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 10/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 21/30 |
What Glean Remote MCP Server does
According to its repository: “Remote MCP Server that securely connects Glean Enterprise Knowledge with your IDE, LLM, or agents.”
An MCP server gives an AI agent extra tools it calls during the conversation: the agent reads their description, decides to use them and gets the result back. Glean Remote MCP Server is listed under Memory and knowledge, a category of 250 servers in the directory, where it ranks #56 by stars.
Topics declared by the repository: mcp-client, mcp-clients, mcp-host, mcp-tools.
Installing and connecting Glean Remote MCP Server
Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:
- remote server (streamable-http): you connect to it by URL, with nothing to install locally
Like any MCP server, you declare it in your client's configuration (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex…): a name, the command that starts it or its URL, and any environment variables. The client then starts it and lists its tools.
Security: what to check
An MCP server runs code with the rights you give it, and the model reads its tool descriptions: a malicious or compromised server can hijack the agent. Read the code, or pick a maintained and widely used server, before connecting it.
None of the risk signals we track (system access, secrets, missing licence, abandonment) applies to Glean Remote MCP Server. That does not replace reading the code.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on December 9, 2025, the gleanwork/remote-mcp-server repository has 166 stars and 3 forks, with 0 open issues. It has more stars than 75% of the servers in the directory. Last change 6 months ago. Version published in the registry: 1.2.1 (April 17, 2026).
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
Glean Remote MCP Server is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.
Strengths
- Widely followed: 166 stars
- Listed in the official MCP registry
- Usable remotely, without installation
- Permissive licence (MIT)
Limitations
- No commit for 6 months
Alternatives
- Context763.6K ★
- Basic memory4.3K ★
- Hindsight53.4K ★
- Cognee32.7K ★
- Skill Seekers15.2K ★
- Honcho7.8K ★
Learn more
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Glean Remote MCP Server?
Glean Remote MCP Server is distributed as a remote server. Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of gleanwork/remote-mcp-server.
Is Glean Remote MCP Server free?
The code is published under the MIT licence and can be used free of charge.
Is Glean Remote MCP Server safe?
No risk signal found (system access, secrets, licence, abandonment). As with any MCP server, keep rights minimal and read the code before sensitive use.
Is it an official server?
It is published in the MCP registry under the verified namespace com.glean, which shows the publisher controls that domain.
What are the alternatives to Glean Remote MCP Server?
In the same category: Context7, Basic memory, Hindsight, and Cognee. Context7 and Basic memory score higher on our grid.
Related articles
- Build your own MCP server in 30 minutesOctober 24, 2026
- Automate your inbox with an AI agentOctober 18, 2026
- MCP, A2A, and tool calling: agent protocols explainedOctober 17, 2026
- Build an AI agent with n8n, without codingOctober 16, 2026
Neutrality. No affiliate links. No vendor pays to be reviewed, rated or ranked. Reviews are directed by François Chollet, neutral and factual, and every data point is dated and sourced. How we score