How to Use the DigitalChalk MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure DigitalChalk for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it. Every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the tools upon pulling the repo.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot help me debug student enrollment errors in DigitalChalk?

Yes, you can ask Copilot to run listuserenrollments for a specific student to see their active course list. It will then analyze the response to find missing modules or mismatched IDs.

Q: Does this DigitalChalk integration support multi-developer VS Code Copilot workspaces?

Yes, because the configuration is stored in the .vscode/mcp.json file, your entire team shares the same integration settings. This ensures consistent tool access across your development environment.

Automate course administration and track learner progress with the DigitalChalk MCP Server directly inside VS Code Copilot.

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Inspect student profiles inside VS Code Copilot

`get_user_learning_profile` retrieves a detailed breakdown of a student's history, courses, and completions directly inside your editor. Your team can run rapid audits on individual learners without switching to an external web portal. When debugging enrollment bugs, `list_user_enrollments` displays all active courses linked to that specific user ID. Copilot parses this MCP Server list to help you diagnose access issues or missing course materials.

Audit exam structures with your coding agent

`list_assessment_exams` pulls all defined quizzes and exams into your VS Code environment to let you audit test parameters. This tool gives your engineering team immediate visibility into test structures during database migrations. To track how students handle these tests, `list_high_performing_learners` identifies who is scoring above your target thresholds. Copilot analyzes these grades to help you design automated student reward systems.

Track course completions inside this MCP Server

`list_recent_course_completions` pulls a list of users who finished their training modules within your specified timeframe. This tool provides the raw event logs your team needs to build automated certificate generators. You can combine these completion logs with `get_offering_details` to verify that students met the exact criteria of their specific course. Copilot handles this validation step directly in your shared workspace.

Setup guide

Set up DigitalChalk MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the DigitalChalk MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the DigitalChalk tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent DigitalChalk transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about DigitalChalk MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it. Every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the tools upon pulling the repo.

Yes, you can ask Copilot to run `list_user_enrollments` for a specific student to see their active course list. It will then analyze the response to find missing modules or mismatched IDs.

Yes, because the configuration is stored in the `.vscode/mcp.json` file, your entire team shares the same integration settings. This ensures consistent tool access across your development environment.

Open the Copilot Chat panel, switch to Agent mode, and check the active MCP tool list. If the server is configured correctly, you will see the full suite of student and course management tools.

Your user account metadata, enrollment lists, and exam results are transmitted via a secure, encrypted connection directly to the LMS API. VS Code Copilot processes these payloads locally in your workspace, ensuring that sensitive training records never leak into public training models.

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