Illumidesk MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Illumidesk as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add illumidesk --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Illumidesk MCP Server
Connect your AI agents to Illumidesk, the AI-powered learning management system. This MCP server allows you to list campuses, manage courses, track user memberships, and access activity logs directly through the Illumidesk API. Ideal for automating education workflows and course management.
Claude Code registers Illumidesk as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Illumidesk data drives decisions without human intervention.
The Illumidesk MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code 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 Illumidesk to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Illumidesk MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Illumidesk
Ask Claude: "Using Illumidesk, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Illumidesk MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Illumidesk through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Illumidesk tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Illumidesk + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Illumidesk MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Illumidesk tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Illumidesk nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Illumidesk outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Illumidesk status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Illumidesk MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Illumidesk to Claude Code via MCP:
get_activity_logs
Retrieves activity logs for a specific campus
get_campus
Retrieves details for a specific campus
get_course
Retrieves details for a specific course
get_me
Gets current authenticated user info
list_campuses
Lists all campuses in Illumidesk
list_courses
Lists all courses within a specific campus
list_lti_credentials
Lists all LTI credentials for a campus
list_lti_deployments
Lists all LTI deployments for a campus
list_memberships
Lists all user memberships in a specific campus
list_users
Lists all users registered in a specific campus
Example Prompts for Illumidesk in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Illumidesk immediately.
"List all campuses in my Illumidesk account."
"Show me courses for campus slug 'main-campus'."
"Check who is enrolled in course 'ai-fundamentals'."
Troubleshooting Illumidesk MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Illumidesk to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Illumidesk + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Illumidesk MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Illumidesk with your favorite client
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Connect Illumidesk to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.