How to Use the edX Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the edX Alternative MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http edx-alternative -- URL in your terminal. Use claude mcp list to verify the connection.

Q: Can I use the edX Alternative MCP Server with Claude Code in headless CI/CD pipelines?

Yes. You can trigger the server's tools like listenrollments inside automated scripts or GitHub Actions.

Q: How does Claude Code retrieve student grades via the edX Alternative MCP Server?

It runs getcoursegrades to pull the raw JSON payload of student scores directly to your standard output.

Q: Can I edit student profiles using the CLI?

Yes, you can instruct the agent to run updateuserprofile with the new data flags right from your shell.

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Terminal-based course administration

Claude Code lets you inspect course catalogs from the terminal using `list_courses`. You can query your catalog and pipe the output to other CLI utilities for quick filtering. You can instantly inspect course structures using `get_course_blocks` right in your shell. It is the fastest way to debug learning paths and content hierarchies.

Scripted enrollments via this MCP Server

Automate bulk registrations from your command line using `enroll_in_course`. Your agent processes sign-ups and verifies them instantly with `list_enrollments`. This is perfect for setting up automated onboarding scripts. You can trigger these actions from cron jobs or local bash scripts without leaving your terminal workspace.

Fast profile and grade audits

Audit student performance right in your shell using `get_user_grades`. Claude Code pulls grades and checks user records with `get_user_profile` in seconds. If a profile needs a correction, your agent executes `update_user_profile` on the spot. No slow web forms, no multi-step admin logins.

Setup guide

Set up edX Alternative 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 edx-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http edx-alternative-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 edX Alternative 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": {
    "edx-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about edX Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http edx-alternative -- [URL]` in your terminal. Use `claude mcp list` to verify the connection.

Yes. You can trigger the server's tools like `list_enrollments` inside automated scripts or GitHub Actions.

It runs `get_course_grades` to pull the raw JSON payload of student scores directly to your standard output.

Yes, you can instruct the agent to run `update_user_profile` with the new data flags right from your shell.

Vinkius processes all API requests in an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your grades and enrollment records are never cached locally, written to disk, or used for training models.

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