DigitalChalk MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect DigitalChalk through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"digitalchalk": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple DigitalChalk tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the DigitalChalk MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using DigitalChalk
Open Cascade and ask: "Using DigitalChalk, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the DigitalChalk MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with DigitalChalk through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
DigitalChalk + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the DigitalChalk MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from DigitalChalk and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query DigitalChalk tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from DigitalChalk and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine DigitalChalk data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
DigitalChalk MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect DigitalChalk to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting DigitalChalk to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
DigitalChalk + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating DigitalChalk MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect DigitalChalk with your favorite client
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Connect DigitalChalk to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.