How to Use the Illumidesk MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect the Illumidesk MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file. Add the server under the mcpServers block with the required environment variables and paths, then restart the app.

Q: Can Claude Desktop help me find missing students in Illumidesk?

Yes, the agent uses listusers to search your campus roster. It can cross-reference those names against listmemberships to find out who hasn't been added to a course.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle Illumidesk LTI credentials?

It calls listlticredentials to pull the active security configurations. The agent displays these keys in your chat so you can verify deployment IDs without opening the admin console.

Control campus rosters and provision Illumidesk courses directly inside Claude Desktop.

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Audit campus setups inside Claude Desktop

The `get_activity_logs` tool pulls live admin records directly into your Claude Desktop chat. This MCP Server gives you immediate visibility into what is happening across your learning environments without leaving the chat interface. You can quickly run audits on user access. The agent queries `list_memberships` to verify who has access to which courses, making roster verification a matter of a simple natural language prompt.

Provision courses with this MCP Server

Your agent calls the `list_courses` tool to fetch every active class in your campus. This MCP Server lets you inspect specific setups and pull exact details via `get_course` instantly. Your agent handles the heavy lifting of mapping out structure. It grabs your profile with `get_me` to ensure you have the right admin rights before making changes, keeping your course setup clean.

Inspect LTI configurations on the fly

The `list_lti_credentials` tool inspects your external tool integrations directly in your active thread. Claude Desktop combines this with `list_lti_deployments` to debug broken links before classes start. Instead of digging through database entries, you get a clear view of your active LTI links. This lets you spot misconfigured client IDs or broken deployment setups.

Setup guide

Set up Illumidesk MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Illumidesk MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Illumidesk MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under illumidesk-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Illumidesk MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Add the server under the `mcpServers` block with the required environment variables and paths, then restart the app.

Yes, the agent uses `list_users` to search your campus roster. It can cross-reference those names against `list_memberships` to find out who hasn't been added to a course.

It calls `list_lti_credentials` to pull the active security configurations. The agent displays these keys in your chat so you can verify deployment IDs without opening the admin console.

No, this integration talks directly to the official API. It runs as a lightweight subprocess on your machine to route requests securely.

Your administrative data, user profiles, campus logs, and course rosters never touch external third-party servers. All requests go through Claude Desktop's local transport directly to the API endpoint using your secure token.

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