How to Use the Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Claude Code

Connect Cornerstone OnDemand to Claude Code for headless terminal-based learning management.

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Setup Cornerstone OnDemand with Claude Code

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Scripted course retrieval for Claude Code

Pipe training data into your shell scripts using `list_catalog` and `list_courses`. Claude Code fetches this metadata to help you automate course enrollment reporting. It checks specific course parameters with `get_course_details`. You get the full output directly in your terminal, which you can redirect to logs or other processing tools.

Headless user and department listing for Claude Code

The agent executes `list_users` and `list_departments` to parse organizational data in your CI/CD pipelines. It resolves relationships between departments without needing a browser. It retrieves profile data via `get_user_details` to verify user status. This is useful when you need to script permission checks or audit account settings.

Terminal-based performance auditing via Claude Code

Run `list_performance_reviews` and `list_user_transcripts` to pull completion history into your terminal. It gives you raw data on scores and review cycles for your records. Claude Code also lists open roles with `list_job_postings` and skill sets with `list_skills_inventory`. You can use these to build automated status updates for your development team.

Setup guide

Set up Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see cornerstone-ondemand-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Cornerstone OnDemand transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Cornerstone OnDemand tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http cornerstone-ondemand-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Cornerstone OnDemand MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cornerstone-ondemand-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to add the server with the http transport flag. Once added, you can call the tools directly from your terminal session.

Yes, the server outputs data that your scripts can parse. You can pipe the results of tool calls into other CLI utilities.

No, you only provide a token to the server. The connection remains ephemeral and does not save your sensitive login information.

Absolutely, the tool list includes a function to pull job postings. You can query them directly in your terminal and filter the output.

Access is restricted by your unique endpoint token. Data is handled within a zero-trust sandbox that ensures only your specific agent session can view transcript records.

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