Moodle MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 12 tools to Create Courses, Create Users, Enrol Users, and more
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Moodle 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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The Moodle app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 12 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
Vinkius Desktop App
The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Moodle and 3,400+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add moodle-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Moodle MCP Server
Connect your Moodle instance to any AI agent and manage your learning platform through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Moodle as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 12 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Moodle data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Courses — List, create, and browse course content sections
- Users — Search, create, and manage learner profiles
- Enrolment — Enrol users into courses and view enrolled learners
- Grades — Retrieve grade items and student results per course
- Assignments — List assignments for specific courses
- Categories — Browse course organization categories
- Files — Access files attached to course modules
- Site Info — Retrieve Moodle instance metadata
The Moodle MCP Server exposes 12 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.
All 12 Moodle tools available for Claude Code
When Claude Code connects to Moodle through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning e-learning, course-management, student-tracking, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Requires fullname, shortname, and categoryid. Create new courses
Requires username, password, firstname, lastname, and email. Create new users in Moodle
Enrol users into a course
Get contents of a specific course
Get users enrolled in a course
Get Moodle site information
Get grades for a user in a course
List assignments for courses
List course categories
List all available courses
List files in a specific area
g., username, email) and value. Search for users in Moodle
Connect Moodle to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Moodle into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Install Claude Code
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installedAdd the MCP Server
Verify the connection
claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a sessionStart using Moodle
Why Use Claude Code with the Moodle MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Moodle 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 Moodle 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
Moodle + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Moodle MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Moodle tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Moodle nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Moodle outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Moodle status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Example Prompts for Moodle in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Moodle immediately.
"List all courses and show enrolment counts."
"Get grades for student ID 42 in the Python course."
"Create a new course 'AI Ethics' in category 1 and enrol 3 students."
Troubleshooting Moodle MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Moodle to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Moodle + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Moodle 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.