How do I get a DigitalChalk API Key?

Log in to your DigitalChalk account, navigate to the API section in your settings, and you can generate or retrieve your unique API Key from there.

What is the subdomain?

It is the first part of your DigitalChalk URL. For example, if you access your portal at 'mycompany.digitalchalk.com', your subdomain is 'mycompany'.

Can the agent see exam answers?

The agent can retrieve overall exam results and grades, but specific question-level answers and individual choices are viewed within the DigitalChalk platform.

DigitalChalk MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: DigitalChalk
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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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About DigitalChalk MCP Server

Integrate DigitalChalk, the comprehensive learning management system (LMS), directly into your AI workflow. Manage your course offerings, monitor student enrollments and completion statuses, and track exam results using natural language.

Cursor's Agent mode turns DigitalChalk into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from DigitalChalk and it fetches, processes, and writes — all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Offering Oversight — List and retrieve detailed settings for all your active course offerings in the catalog.
Learner Intelligence — Access detailed profiles for students and administrators and track their learning history.
Progress Tracking — Monitor individual enrollment progress and identify recently completed courses.
Assessment Monitoring — List exams and quizzes and track results to ensure academic compliance.

The DigitalChalk MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect DigitalChalk to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the DigitalChalk MCP Server with Cursor.

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 DigitalChalk

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using DigitalChalk, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the DigitalChalk MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with DigitalChalk 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

DigitalChalk + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the DigitalChalk 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

DigitalChalk MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect DigitalChalk to Cursor via MCP:

get_lms_account_metadata

Retrieve metadata and settings for your DigitalChalk account

get_offering_details

Get detailed settings and information for a specific course offering

get_user_learning_profile

Get full profile and enrollment history for a specific user

list_assessment_exams

List all exams and quizzes defined in the system

list_course_offerings

List all available course offerings in your DigitalChalk catalog

list_high_performing_learners

Identify enrollments with a grade above a certain percentage (mock logic)

list_lms_users

List all students and administrators registered in your DigitalChalk account

list_recent_course_completions

Identify enrollments that have been recently completed (mock logic)

list_user_enrollments

List all courses a specific user is currently enrolled in

search_users_by_identity

Search for a user by their full name or email address

Example Prompts for DigitalChalk in Cursor

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

"List all active course offerings."

"Show me the grade for user 'John Doe' in 'Business Ethics'."

"Search for users with email '@example.com'."

Troubleshooting DigitalChalk MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting DigitalChalk to Cursor through the 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.

DigitalChalk + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating DigitalChalk 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.