Set up Atlan MCP
The Atlan 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.
The MCP server is fully managed and hosted by Atlan. This means:
- No installation or infrastructure to manage
- Authentication and authorization use the same policies and permissions you already configured in Atlan
- Integrations can be enabled quickly across your organization without developer-level setup
The Atlan MCP server supports both interactive AI experiences (for example, searching metadata through Claude or Cursor) and automation workflows (for example, using n8n, Windsurf, or Microsoft Copilot Studio).
Remote MCP is enabled for all Atlan tenants.
Supported connectors
Remote MCP can be integrated with a range of AI assistants and automation frameworks. Each connector has its own setup guide.
Claude Code
Work with Atlan metadata from the terminal. Designed for developers who prefer a CLI-based experience.
Claude Code Plugin
Install the official Atlan plugin from the Claude Code marketplace. No API keys or manual MCP configuration required.
Codex
Install the Atlan Codex Plugin for OpenAI Codex — both desktop app and CLI. OAuth-based, no API keys.
Cursor
Integrate Atlan metadata into the Cursor editor for search, lineage, and updates.
VS Code
Integrate Atlan metadata into your development workflow using VS Code with Remote MCP.
Windsurf
Bring Atlan metadata into automation and AI-driven flows in Windsurf.
ChatGPT
Connect Atlan as a Remote MCP server in ChatGPT to search, inspect, and update metadata from chat.
Claude Connector
Use Atlan metadata directly in Claude conversations in the browser.
Claude Desktop
Access Atlan metadata from the Claude desktop app. Ideal for analysts and developers who prefer a local workflow.
Gemini CLI
Use Gemini with Atlan's Remote MCP server to retrieve and act on metadata directly from Gemini conversations.
Glean
Add Atlan as a remote MCP server in Glean to expose Atlan metadata tools in Glean Assistant and Agents.
Google ADK
Connect agents built with Google Agent Development Kit to Atlan for natural-language asset discovery, lineage, and governance.
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Extend Copilot flows with Atlan metadata context using the Remote MCP server.
n8n
Automate workflows and service-to-service integrations using Atlan metadata in n8n.
For information on read-only mode, data handling, authentication, and audit logging, see Atlan MCP security.