D2L Brightspace MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 33 tools to Copy Course, Create Course, Create Enrollment, and more

Name: D2L Brightspace
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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The D2L Brightspace MCP Server for Cursor is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 33 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "d2l-brightspace": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About D2L Brightspace MCP Server

Connect your D2L Brightspace environment to any AI agent to streamline learning management and administrative workflows.

Cursor's Agent mode turns D2L Brightspace into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from D2L Brightspace and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 33 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Course Management — Retrieve course details, create new offerings, and copy course content between org units using get_course and copy_course.
User Administration — List system users, create new accounts, and manage roles and permissions with list_users and create_user.
Grade Tracking — Access grade lists and update individual student grades for specific assignments using get_user_grade and update_user_grade.
Content & Communication — Explore course modules, manage discussion forums, and create new topics or posts via list_root_modules and create_post.
Assessments — Monitor quizzes, surveys, and assignment submissions, and provide direct feedback using list_submissions and provide_feedback.

The D2L Brightspace MCP Server exposes 33 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 33 D2L Brightspace tools available for Cursor

When Cursor connects to D2L Brightspace through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning course-management, student-records, lms-integration, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

copy

Copy course on D2L Brightspace

Initiate a course copy job

create

Create course on D2L Brightspace

Create a course offering

create

Create enrollment on D2L Brightspace

Enroll a user in an org unit

create

Create lti deployment on D2L Brightspace

Create an LTI Advantage tool deployment

create

Create org unit on D2L Brightspace

Create custom org units

create

Create post on D2L Brightspace

Create a post in a discussion topic

create

Create topic on D2L Brightspace

Create a discussion topic in a forum

create

Create user on D2L Brightspace

Create a new user

delete

Delete enrollment on D2L Brightspace

Unenroll a user from an org unit

get

Get course on D2L Brightspace

Retrieve course details

get

Get course template on D2L Brightspace

Retrieve course template info

get

Get org unit on D2L Brightspace

Retrieve org unit properties

get

Get user grade on D2L Brightspace

Retrieve user grades for a specific grade object

get

Get whoami on D2L Brightspace

Retrieve current user context

list

List assignment folders on D2L Brightspace

List assignment folders (dropboxes)

list

List forums on D2L Brightspace

List discussion forums in a course

list

List grades on D2L Brightspace

List grade objects for a course

list

List legacy lti links on D2L Brightspace

List legacy LTI 1.1 links

list

List lti registrations on D2L Brightspace

List LTI Advantage tool registrations

list

List my enrollments on D2L Brightspace

List current user enrollments

list

List my eportfolio objects on D2L Brightspace

List current user ePortfolio objects

list

List org unit children on D2L Brightspace

List child units of an org unit

list

List quiz attempts on D2L Brightspace

List attempts for a specific quiz

list

List quizzes on D2L Brightspace

List quizzes in a course

list

List roles on D2L Brightspace

Retrieve system roles

list

List root modules on D2L Brightspace

List root modules of course materials

list

List submissions on D2L Brightspace

List submissions for an assignment folder

list

List surveys on D2L Brightspace

List surveys in a course

list

List users on D2L Brightspace

Search or page through users

provide

Provide feedback on D2L Brightspace

Provide feedback for an assignment submission

update

Update user on D2L Brightspace

Update user data

update

Update user grade on D2L Brightspace

Update a user grade

upload

Upload eportfolio artifact on D2L Brightspace

Upload a file artifact to ePortfolio

Connect D2L Brightspace to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to wire D2L Brightspace into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using D2L Brightspace

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using D2L Brightspace, help me...". 33 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the D2L Brightspace MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with D2L Brightspace through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

D2L Brightspace + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the D2L Brightspace MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Example Prompts for D2L Brightspace in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with D2L Brightspace immediately.

"List all users in my Brightspace instance."

"Show me the details for course org unit 8821."

"Get the grade for user 554 in course 8821."

Troubleshooting D2L Brightspace MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting D2L Brightspace to Cursor through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

D2L Brightspace + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating D2L Brightspace MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.