How do I install the globus 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.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GLOBUS_CLIENT_ID`, `GLOBUS_CLIENT_SECRET` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Globus MCP Server

The following configuration is compatible with most LLM applications that support MCP such as [Claude

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What is the Globus MCP Server?

The following configuration is compatible with most LLM applications that support MCP such as [Claude

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
globus_transfer_list_endpoints_and_collections	List endpoints and collections the user has
globus_transfer_search_endpoints_and_collections	Use a filter string to search all endpoints
globus_transfer_submit_task	Submit a transfer task between two collections
globus_transfer_get_task_events	Get a list of task events
globus_transfer_list_directory	List contents of a directory on a collection
globus_compute_list_endpoints	List endpoints that the user has access to
globus_compute_register_python_function	Register a Python function
globus_compute_register_shell_command	Register a shell command
globus_compute_submit_task	Submit a task to an endpoint
globus_compute_get_task_status	Retrieve the status and result of a task

How to install the Globus MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "globus-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "globus-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Globus MCP to globus transfer list endpoints and collections.”
“Use Globus MCP to globus transfer search endpoints and collections.”
“Use Globus MCP to globus transfer submit task.”

Frequently asked questions

The following configuration is compatible with most LLM applications that support MCP such as [Claude Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.