How to Use the DigitalChalk MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add DigitalChalk to Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command in your terminal followed by the server URL. Ensure your transport flags are set correctly before the server name.

Q: How do I list available DigitalChalk tools in Claude Code?

Execute the claude mcp list command. It will display the full set of registered tools, including the ones for user and course management.

Claude Code provides headless LMS management by connecting your CI/CD pipelines directly to DigitalChalk tools.

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Terminal-based DigitalChalk user management

Claude Code queries your user base via `list_lms_users` to verify account states during your deployment scripts. It outputs the raw data directly to your shell for immediate processing. You can pipe the output of `search_users_by_identity` into other CLI utilities. This allows for rapid verification of student accounts without leaving your terminal environment.

Automated course and exam monitoring

The agent triggers `list_course_offerings` to validate your catalog integrity as part of your daily cron jobs. It identifies missing or misconfigured courses before they reach production. It also checks assessment health by calling `list_assessment_exams`. Any discrepancies are logged directly to your console, allowing for quick remediation during your maintenance window.

Claude Code handles LMS account metadata

The server retrieves your account configuration using `get_lms_account_metadata`. This ensures your automated scripts always run against the correct environment and settings. It keeps track of total account health by aggregating data from multiple tools. This provides a clear status of your system performance directly in your terminal output.

Setup guide

Set up DigitalChalk 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 digitalchalk-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http digitalchalk-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 DigitalChalk 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": {
    "digitalchalk-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DigitalChalk MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command in your terminal followed by the server URL. Ensure your transport flags are set correctly before the server name.

Yes. Since it uses standard transport protocols like HTTP or stdio, you can include this server in your containerized CI/CD pipelines easily.

It does. The server is designed for CLI use, meaning it returns structured data that your shell scripts can parse without any visual interface.

Execute the `claude mcp list` command. It will display the full set of registered tools, including the ones for user and course management.

Communication is handled over encrypted channels. The server only touches your specific API tokens, ensuring your student exam scores and profile data remain strictly internal.

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