How do I install the atlan mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Atlan MCP Server

Official MCP Server from Atlan which enables you to bring the power of metadata to your AI tools

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What is the Atlan MCP Server?

Official MCP Server from Atlan which enables you to bring the power of metadata to your AI tools.

What Atlan does

This repository contains a collection of tools and protocols for interacting with Atlan services for AI agents. Each component is designed to provide specific functionality and can be used independently or together.

Practical notes

Written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Atlan MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agent-toolkit": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["atlan-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use Atlan to Search.”
“Use Atlan to Lineage.”
“Use Atlan to Governance.”

Frequently asked questions

Official MCP Server from Atlan which enables you to bring the power of metadata to your AI tools Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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