Can I see if a student has completed a specific unit?

Yes! Use the `list_unit_enrolment_progress` tool. The agent will return the progress status and current outcome for students across their enrolled units.

How do I check the latest assessment evidence uploaded for a student?

Use the `list_assessment_records` tool. Your agent will fetch individual assessment entries, which include metadata about the evidence provided and the final outcome.

Where do I find my Cloud Assess API keys?

You can find your **Client Key** and **API Key** in your Cloud Assess account under the integration or developer settings. You may need administrator access to view these.

Cloud Assess MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloud-assess": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Cloud Assess MCP Server

Connect your Cloud Assess account to any AI agent and take full control of your RTO (Registered Training Organisation) operations through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage student progress and assessment compliance natively.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Cloud Assess data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Student Oversight — List and retrieve details for all students (members) in your system natively
Enrolment Intelligence — Access and monitor student enrolments in qualifications and individual units flawlessly
Assessment Management — List and review assessment results, outcomes, and evidence records securely
Unit Progress Tracking — Monitor progress and completion status at the unit enrolment level flawlessly
Form & Checklist Auditing — Access specific assessment forms and data points directly within your workspace flawlessly
Staff Visibility — List internal trainers and assessors who manage the training delivery flawlessly

The Cloud Assess MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Cloud Assess to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Cloud Assess MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Cloud Assess

Ask Copilot: "Using Cloud Assess, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Cloud Assess MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cloud Assess through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Cloud Assess + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Cloud Assess MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Cloud Assess MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Cloud Assess to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_student_details

Get detailed information for a specific student

list_assessment_forms

List specific forms and checklists captured within assessments

list_assessment_records

List individual assessment results and evidence records

list_student_members

List all students (members) in Cloud Assess

list_training_assessors

List all internal assessors and trainers

list_training_enrolments

List student enrolments in qualifications or units

list_training_locations

List physical or logical training locations

list_unit_enrolment_progress

List progress and status at the unit enrolment level

Example Prompts for Cloud Assess in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Cloud Assess immediately.

"List all students currently enrolled in the 'Diploma of Management'."

"Show me the assessment results for student ID 'STU_12345'."

"Who is the assessor assigned to the 'Unit BSB401' for John Doe?"

Troubleshooting Cloud Assess MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Cloud Assess to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Cloud Assess + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cloud Assess MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.