How to Use the Moodle MCP in Windsurf

Q: How do I link Moodle to my Windsurf environment?

Add the server configuration to your /.codeium/windsurf/mcpconfig.json file. Once you click refresh in the MCP panel, Cascade auto-discovers all tools for immediate use.

Windsurf connects directly to your Moodle instance, letting you manage courses and student data without leaving your IDE.

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Automate course creation in Windsurf

Cascade handles the heavy lifting when you need to spin up new classes. Point it at your course category and let it run `create_courses` to build your curriculum structure instantly. Stop manually clicking through the admin dashboard. By using `create_courses` inside your workflow, you keep your repository and your LMS in perfect sync.

Real-time student data in Windsurf

Check exactly who is in your class by calling `get_enrolled_users` directly from the chat panel. You get the list of active students without opening a web browser. Need to verify a specific account? Use `list_users` to pull up details by email or username in seconds. It saves you from digging through site-wide reports.

Sync grades using Windsurf

Fetch student performance metrics using `get_user_grades` to trigger automated reporting tasks. Cascade reads these values and formats them into your local project files. If you need to see what's upcoming, run `list_assignments` to pull deadlines into your current context. It keeps your development cycle aligned with the academic schedule.

Setup guide

Set up Moodle MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Moodle 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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Moodle payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Moodle tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Moodle MCP in Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json file. Once you click refresh in the MCP panel, Cascade auto-discovers all tools for immediate use.

Yes, you can script multi-step processes like creating users and enrolling them in one go. Cascade chains `create_users` and `enrol_users` to handle batches without manual input.

No, this server requires an active connection to your Moodle instance to function. It communicates via API to fetch live site data and execute administrative commands.

Your credentials remain local to your config. The connection uses your private API token to ensure only authorized requests reach your server.

The server only touches specific course, user, and grade records required for your tasks. It never scans your entire database unless you explicitly call a tool to do so.

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