How to Use the Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Cornerstone OnDemand MCP Server to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart Claude Desktop to load the tools.

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Map organizational structures in Claude Desktop

Feed Claude Desktop your company's hierarchy by calling `list_departments` and `list_users`. Your Claude Desktop agent maps Cornerstone reporting lines and identifies key contacts without you hunting down HR spreadsheets. If you need a deep dive on a specific employee, the agent uses `get_user_details` to pull contact info and account status. This keeps your Claude Desktop organizational charts accurate and updated.

Audit training compliance with this MCP Server

Use `list_user_transcripts` to pull completion dates and course scores directly into your Claude Desktop chat. Your Claude Desktop agent processes these transcripts to flag team members who missed compliance deadlines. If a Cornerstone course looks unfamiliar, the agent calls `get_course_details` to inspect availability rules and duration. You get a clear picture of who finished what, right in your desktop workspace.

Match open jobs to internal skills

Ask Claude Desktop to compare active job openings from `list_job_postings` with your company's actual capabilities listed in `list_skills_inventory`. Your Claude Desktop agent highlights internal candidates who already fit the bill. By analyzing `list_catalog` alongside these requirements, the agent suggests specific Cornerstone training paths to bridge the gaps. You find the right talent inside your own walls using Claude Desktop.

Setup guide

Set up Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Cornerstone OnDemand MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Cornerstone OnDemand MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under cornerstone-ondemand-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Cornerstone OnDemand MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart Claude Desktop to load the tools.

Yes. Go to your Claude web settings, navigate to Integrations, and paste the remote server URL hosted by Vinkius to start querying employee data.

Look for the hammer icon in your chat input box. If it is there, ask Claude to run `list_catalog` to confirm the connection is active.

The agent will output the specific API error message. Double-check that the user ID you passed to `list_user_transcripts` matches the exact ID format in your portal.

Vinkius runs the MCP server in an isolated sandbox. Your performance evaluation metrics and review cycle IDs are never stored on disk, keeping sensitive HR records secure.

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