How to Use the Credly MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Credly tools to my Claude Desktop app?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json and add the configuration block under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you will see the badge management tools available in your chat input.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large lists of Credly recipients?

The client requests paginated data using listbadgerecipients to prevent chat overflow. Your agent will summarize the recipient list or filter it based on your specific prompt.

Q: How do I verify which organizations are linked?

Run listconnectedorganizations within your chat. The agent will output a clean list of all connected entity IDs and names.

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Audit issued credentials inside Claude Desktop

Your local Claude Desktop client uses `list_issued_badges` to inspect your entire certification pipeline without you opening a browser. By calling `get_badge_details`, the agent extracts the exact criteria met by a recipient. This means you can spot-check credentials or draft status updates right in your chat window. The desktop integration runs these checks locally, letting you verify records against your internal notes instantly.

Map organizational skills via this MCP Server

This MCP Server lets your agent run `list_badge_skills` to pull all mapped skills directly into your chat workspace. You can then match them against your active member directory using `list_org_members`. Getting a clear picture of team capabilities shouldn't require downloading spreadsheets. Claude Desktop processes these lists locally, allowing you to ask complex questions about your workforce's certifications.

Manage badge templates and authorized issuers

Querying `list_authorized_issuers` lets you monitor who is allowed to hand out badges directly from your desktop app. The agent uses this data to verify staff permissions and runs `list_badge_templates` to view your current program designs. If a template needs an update, you can query `get_template_details` to review its metadata. Running these checks inside Claude Desktop keeps your HR and training workflows organized in one conversation.

Setup guide

Set up Credly 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 Credly 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 Credly 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 credly-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Credly MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` and add the configuration block under the `mcpServers` key. Restart the app, and you will see the badge management tools available in your chat input.

Yes, you can plug the remote URL for this MCP server directly into your claude.ai integration settings. This lets you query badge templates and recipient lists without running a local node.

The client requests paginated data using `list_badge_recipients` to prevent chat overflow. Your agent will summarize the recipient list or filter it based on your specific prompt.

Run `list_connected_organizations` within your chat. The agent will output a clean list of all connected entity IDs and names.

Your recipient emails and certification metadata are processed locally on your machine when using the Claude Desktop app. No credential data is stored or shared outside your immediate session.

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