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The Atlan Remote MCP server is a hosted, per-tenant implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides a secure bridge between Atlan’s metadata platform and AI tools, so users can query, search, and update metadata directly from their preferred environments.

Unlike the Local MCP server, which requires you to run a service on your own machine, the Remote MCP server is fully managed and hosted by Atlan. This means:

  • No installation or infrastructure setup is required
  • Authentication and authorization are handled through the same policies and permissions you already use in Atlan
  • Integrations can be enabled quickly across your organization without developer-level setup

The Remote MCP server is designed to support both interactive AI experiences (for example, searching metadata through Claude or Cursor) and automation workflows (for example, using n8n, Windsurf, or Microsoft Copilot Studio).

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An Atlan tenant with Remote MCP enabled is required. If you don't have access, contact Atlan Support or your Atlan customer team to request enablement.

Authentication methods​

You can authenticate with the Remote MCP server using two methods. Each method is suited for different tools and use cases.

OAuth uses your existing Atlan login, including SSO, to authenticate with the MCP server. This method is recommended for interactive tools where users log in with their own identity, since it ensures that roles, policies, and permissions in Atlan are consistently enforced. The OAuth endpoint is available at:

https://<your-tenant>.atlan.com/mcp

Available for Cursor, Claude Connector, and Claude Desktop (via mcp-remote, intermittent support).

Supported connectors​

Remote MCP can be integrated with a range of AI assistants and automation frameworks. Each connector has its own setup guide linked below.

Interactive AI tools​

  • Cursor: Integrate Atlan metadata into the Cursor editor for search, lineage, and updates.
  • Claude Connector: Use Atlan metadata directly in Claude conversations in the browser.
  • Claude Desktop: Configure through the mcp-remote package (currently intermittent).

Automation and workflow tools​

  • n8n: Automate workflows and service-to-service integrations using Atlan metadata.
  • Windsurf: Bring Atlan metadata into automation and AI-driven flows.
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio: Extend Copilot flows with Atlan metadata context.