Overview
Glide API MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed for interacting with the Glide API, supporting both version 1 and version 2.
To use the Glide API MCP Server, configure your environment variables with your API key, then implement the provided tools in your code to interact with the Glide API.
- Supports both Glide API v1 and v2. - Secure handling of API keys through environment variables. - Type-safe TypeScript implementation. - Comprehensive error handling for smooth operation.
- Retrieving app information and configuration details.
- Managing app tables by adding or updating rows.
- Facilitating secure access to Glide API features through proper API key management.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Glide API MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-glide-api-mcp-server-knmurphy"
]
}
}
}FAQ
How do I secure my API key?
Store your API key in environment variables in the MCP settings file for secure access.
Can I use the server with both API versions?
Yes! The server supports both Glide API v1 and v2.
What are the best practices for using this server?
Avoid committing API keys to version control, use environment variables, and regularly rotate your API keys.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":562,"uuid":"c40e774c-0695-4047-8ed5-912fdb1156b1","name":"glide-api-mcp-server","title":"Glide API MCP Server","description":"Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/2067836?v=4","created_at":"2024-12-30T02:55:57.070Z","updated_at":"2025-01-05T02:59:46.430Z","status":"created","author_name":"knmurphy","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/2067836?v=4","tags":"glide,model-context-protocol,api-server","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/knmurphy/glide-api-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]