How to Use the Moodle MCP in Claude

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Connect Moodle MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Moodle to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Moodle with Claude Desktop

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Automate course and user management

Stop jumping between your browser and your code. Use `create_courses` and `create_users` to provision your learning environment without leaving your chat window. It handles the heavy lifting by pushing your data straight into the backend. You define the fields and the MCP Server executes the transaction instantly.

Sync grades and enrollment data

Need to know who is in your class or how they are performing? Call `get_enrolled_users` or `get_user_grades` to pull live metrics into your conversation. This gives your agent the context it needs to answer questions about specific student progress. It turns raw database records into clear, actionable summaries.

Navigate site structures instantly

Use `list_courses` and `list_categories` to map out your entire Moodle instance. It provides a clean view of your site hierarchy so you can find what you need. Once you find the right location, use `list_files` to grab the resources you're looking for. It keeps your workspace organized and cuts out the manual searching.

Setup guide

Set up Moodle 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 Moodle 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 Moodle 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 moodle-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Moodle MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file located in the Application Support directory for Claude. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see your tools.

Yes, you can use the available tools to query and display student performance data. The MCP Server acts as an interface between your AI client and the database.

The MCP Server only retrieves the specific information you request during a chat session. Your data is not stored by the client beyond the context of your active conversation.

Your authentication tokens are handled securely through the configuration file. The server uses these to verify your identity before it executes any read or write operations.

Your student information is treated as restricted data and is only accessed when you trigger a specific tool. The connection is ephemeral and relies on your explicit input to function.

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