# Udemy MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Udemy MCP lets you manage your instructor dashboard through your AI agent. Handle student questions, read and reply to direct messages, and monitor course reviews without switching tabs. It turns your AI into a personal teaching assistant that keeps your community engaged and your inbox organized. ## Overview - **Category:** communication-messaging - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_eBygXO1YSFFVfsjBTdfGP6aPBXl4wWU0XlppDwtX/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** instructor-tools, online-learning, student-engagement, course-management, udemy-api ## Description Running a popular online course means juggling a lot of moving parts. You're constantly checking for student questions in discussion boards, reading through direct messages, and trying to keep an eye on your review scores to maintain your rating. It's a lot of tab-switching and manual data checking that pulls you away from actually creating content. This connection changes that by letting your AI agent handle the heavy lifting of your instructor dashboard. You can ask your agent to find specific student inquiries, draft replies, or summarize recent feedback without ever opening the dashboard yourself. It handles the tedious stuff like marking threads as read or starring important messages, keeping your inbox organized. It's one of the many ways Vinkius makes it easy to connect your existing professional tools to your favorite AI clients. Instead of being buried in a pile of notifications, you get a conversational way to stay on top of your students. You spend less time on the logistics of communication and more time on the actual teaching. ## Tools ### get_message_thread Fetch the details of a specific message thread. This lets you see the full context of a conversation. ### list_question_replies See all the replies for a specific question. Use this to track how a discussion is evolving. ### list_questions Get a full list of questions from your students. This helps you see what topics are trending. ### create_message Send a new message in a specific thread. This lets you start or continue a conversation. ### create_question_reply Add a new reply to a student question. This helps you engage with your audience quickly. ### delete_question Remove a question from your course discussion board. Use this to keep your content clean. ### get_question Get all the details for a specific student question. Use this to see what a student is asking about. ### list_message_threads See a list of all your current message threads. This is great for getting an overview of your inbox. ### list_messages View the individual messages within a specific thread. This helps you read through a long conversation. ### list_reviews Pull a list of all the reviews for your courses. Use this to track your student satisfaction. ### update_message_thread Change the status of a thread to read or starred. This keeps your inbox organized. ### update_question Update a specific question, like marking it as read. This helps you track your progress. ### list_courses Get a list of all the courses you are currently teaching. Use this to manage your portfolio. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Show me the latest questions from my students about the Python course. ``` **Response:** ``` I've scanned your course boards and found the following recent inquiries: | Question ID | Student Inquiry | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | #55432 | 'How do I set up Module 3?' | Unanswered | | #55435 | 'Is there an API key required?' | Unanswered | Would you like me to draft a reply for either of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` List my message threads and tell me if I have any unread ones. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are your current message threads: * **Student_A** (Thread #102) * Status: **Unread** * Last Message: 'I'm having trouble with the login step.' * **Student_B** (Thread #105) * Status: **Read** * Last Message: 'Thanks for the help!' ``` **Prompt:** ``` Reply to question 55432 saying 'I will check the setup guide and get back to you.' ``` **Response:** ``` Done! I've posted your reply to question #55432. The student will receive a notification immediately. ``` ## Capabilities ### Reply to student questions Send answers back to students in the discussion boards to keep engagement high. ### Manage direct messages Read, list, and organize your private instructor inbox through your agent. ### Monitor course reviews See what students are saying about your content to track your ratings. ### Track course details Get a list of your current courses and their unique identifiers. ### Update thread status Mark messages as read or starred to keep your communication flow organized. ### Delete questions Remove specific questions from your course boards to keep content clean. ## Use Cases ### Handling a surge of questions An instructor asks the agent to 'Find all unanswered questions about Module 2 and draft a reply for the first three' using list_questions and create_question_reply. ### Inbox cleanup A course manager tells the agent to 'List my message threads and mark all the ones from Student_A as read' using list_message_threads and update_message_thread. ### Review analysis An educator wants to know 'What are the top 3 complaints in the latest course reviews?' by pulling data with list_reviews. ### Course audit A team lead asks the agent to 'List all my courses and show me the most recent questions for each one' using list_courses and list_questions. ## Benefits - Faster student support: Use create_question_reply to answer student questions in seconds instead of logging into the dashboard. - Organized inbox: Keep track of your DMs by using update_message_thread to star or mark messages as read. - Real-time feedback: Get an immediate overview of student sentiment by using list_reviews to pull the latest course ratings. - Better content tracking: Use list_questions to identify common pain points in your curriculum without manual searching. - Simplified portfolio management: Quickly see your entire teaching lineup using list_courses to manage multiple projects. - Streamlined communication: Use create_message to send direct replies to students without leaving your primary workspace. ## How It Works The bottom line is you can manage your entire Udemy teaching dashboard through a natural conversation with your AI. 1. Subscribe to the Udemy MCP on Vinkius. 2. Provide your Udemy Bearer Token in the configuration. 3. Ask your AI client to list your courses or check your messages. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Udemy MCP help me answer student questions faster?** Yes. It allows your AI agent to pull unanswered questions directly from your course boards so you can draft and send replies without leaving your chat window. **How does the Udemy MCP handle my direct messages?** It gives your agent the ability to list your threads, read the content of messages, and mark them as read or starred to keep your inbox organized. **Can I use the Udemy MCP to see my course reviews?** Absolutely. You can ask your agent to pull your latest reviews to see what students are saying about your content and ratings. **Does the Udemy MCP let me see which courses I'm teaching?** Yes, it can list all the courses you currently teach, providing you with the specific IDs you need to manage your content. **Can I organize my inbox using the Udemy MCP?** Yes, you can use it to update thread statuses, such as marking them as read or starring important conversations, to manage your workflow. **How do I know which student questions are getting the most attention?** By using the Connector, your agent can list all questions and their replies, helping you identify which topics are generating the most discussion. **Can I reply to student questions directly through the AI?** Yes! Use the `create_question_reply` tool by providing the Question ID and your response text. Your reply will be posted instantly to the Udemy course discussion board. **How do I check for new direct messages from students?** You can use the `list_message_threads` tool to see all recent conversations. You can then use `get_message_thread` or `list_messages` to read the specific content of any thread. **Is it possible to mark questions as read automatically?** Yes, the `update_question` tool allows you to update the `is_read` status of any question, helping you keep your instructor dashboard organized.