How to Use the DigitalChalk MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline search for DigitalChalk users by email?

It does. By using the searchusersbyidentity tool, Cline finds the specific user record you need by email or full name in seconds.

Q: How do I update my DigitalChalk server config in Cline?

You can edit your clinemcpsettings.json file directly to update your credentials or add new server instances to your environment.

Cline builds and manages your LMS logic by connecting to DigitalChalk for end-to-end task execution inside VS Code.

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End-to-end student data retrieval

Cline uses `search_users_by_identity` to find specific student records the moment you ask. It doesn't just read the data; it uses the results to build components or run diagnostics on your enrollment workflows. You can tell the agent to audit a user's history, and it will call `get_user_learning_profile` to pull the full record. It then writes the necessary code to display that data in your dashboard.

DigitalChalk course offering automation

The agent manages your course catalog by executing `list_course_offerings` to gather metadata. It writes the logic to sort these offerings based on your specific business rules. When you need details on a specific class, Cline calls `get_offering_details` and updates your local files accordingly. It handles the API requests so you can focus on building the UI.

Cline manages assessment and completion logs

Cline automates the tracking of exam data by pulling from `list_assessment_exams`. It formats this data into readable reports or updates your database schema based on the live system state. It also monitors successful completions using `list_recent_course_completions`. The agent detects finished courses and triggers your custom follow-up scripts automatically.

Setup guide

Set up DigitalChalk MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type digitalchalk-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest DigitalChalk refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about DigitalChalk MCP in Cline

Navigate to the MCP Servers tab in your Cline sidebar. You can use the marketplace search to find the server and install it with one click.

Cline follows your security settings. You can grant it permission to execute tool chains autonomously, or have it ask before calling specific endpoints.

It does. By using the `search_users_by_identity` tool, Cline finds the specific user record you need by email or full name in seconds.

You can edit your cline_mcp_settings.json file directly to update your credentials or add new server instances to your environment.

Yes. Your student enrollment records are never transmitted to third-party servers. The data stays in your local environment, accessed only via secure API calls.

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