How to Use the Moodle MCP in Claude

Bring your Moodle course data directly into Claude Desktop for faster grading and student management.

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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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Monitor course activity in Claude Desktop

Stop jumping between your browser and chat. Use `get_courses` to pull your active list and `get_course_assignments` to see exactly what is pending. Your agent parses the output instantly, giving you a clear view of deadlines without manual lookups.

Track student progress via MCP Server

Feed `get_course_grades` and `get_course_completion` into your chat to identify students who need extra help. You get the raw data you need to make informed decisions about who is falling behind.

Message students directly from Claude Desktop

Use `send_message` to reach out to students once you have reviewed their performance data. It handles the communication flow so you can focus on writing the actual feedback instead of navigating the LMS interface.

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-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "moodle-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 via the Settings menu in Claude Desktop. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save the file, and restart the app to see the hammer icon.

Yes. Once the server is configured, just ask your agent to pull data using the `get_course_grades` tool. It reads the current values directly from your instance.

Your data stays within your local environment and the connection to your Moodle instance. The MCP Server transmits only what you explicitly request during a session.

You need a valid API token for your user account. As long as your account has permission to view courses and send messages, the tools will work.

It accesses course enrollment, assignment completion status, and grade records. This sensitive information is never stored by the server, as it functions as an ephemeral bridge for your current queries.

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