How to Use the Illumidesk MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline modify student data using this Illumidesk toolset?

No. The current toolset is read-only, using tools like listusers and listmemberships to fetch data. Your agent can analyze and report on user lists but cannot alter them.

Q: What is the fastest way to check Illumidesk LTI deployments in Cline?

Ask Cline to list your integrations. The agent will call listltideployments and output a clean table of active tools directly in your chat panel.

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Sync and inspect course structures inside Cline

This MCP Server uses `get_course` and `list_courses` to pull live academic structures directly into your workspace. Cline reads this data to build local configuration files or generate course templates. You don't have to copy-paste data from the browser anymore. When you need to verify a specific setup, Cline calls `get_campus` to confirm the course belongs to the right department. It writes the results to your project files. This lets you manage course templates and sync them with live data in one go.

Audit user access and memberships instantly

The system uses `list_users` and `list_memberships` to fetch registered accounts and their roles from your campus. Cline processes these lists to find inactive users or mismatched roles. It runs these audits directly in your sidebar. If you need to verify your own permissions first, Cline executes `get_me` to check your API token scope. It then cross-references your access level with the target campus. You get a clear picture of who has access to what, written straight to your workspace.

Track campus changes with Cline and real-time logs

This integration uses `get_activity_logs` to monitor administrative actions across your Illumidesk campuses. Cline parses these logs to detect recent changes or integration errors. It gives you a chronological feed of what happened and who did it. When troubleshooting LTI issues, Cline can automatically pull the log history to find the exact timestamp of a failure. It analyzes the raw payload to pinpoint config mismatches. You resolve campus issues without digging through web consoles.

Setup guide

Set up Illumidesk MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type illumidesk-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Illumidesk refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about Illumidesk MCP in Cline

Click the MCP icon in the Cline sidebar and search for it in the marketplace. You can also add the server configuration directly to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

No. The current toolset is read-only, using tools like `list_users` and `list_memberships` to fetch data. Your agent can analyze and report on user lists but cannot alter them.

Ask Cline to list your integrations. The agent will call `list_lti_deployments` and output a clean table of active tools directly in your chat panel.

Yes. You just need to configure the server URL and your API token in the settings. Cline will connect to your specific endpoint immediately.

Your Illumidesk user records and membership lists are processed entirely in memory during the active session. Vinkius runs the server in an ephemeral sandbox, ensuring no student data is cached or stored.

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