How to Use the Moodle MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot handle Moodle grade retrieval?

Yes. Ask the agent to use getcoursegrades for any course ID. It will return the data directly into your chat pane for quick review.

Manage your Moodle course infrastructure using VS Code Copilot and shared team configurations.

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Connect Moodle MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Moodle to VS Code Copilot 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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Standardize Moodle workflows in VS Code Copilot

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repo to give the whole team access to `get_courses`. Every developer uses the same toolset, ensuring consistency across your entire engineering team.

Query Moodle records via MCP Server

Use the chat interface to call `get_users` or `get_course_groups` during your daily development cycle. It fetches the exact data you need, so you can debug or build features using live academic records.

Execute Moodle actions in VS Code Copilot

Trigger `send_message` through the agent when you need to notify students of system updates or changes. You manage the communication loop without ever switching away from your development environment.

Setup guide

Set up Moodle MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Moodle MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Moodle tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Moodle transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Moodle MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, your team will have immediate access to the tools via the Copilot Chat interface.

Yes. Ask the agent to use `get_course_grades` for any course ID. It will return the data directly into your chat pane for quick review.

It is designed for teams. By sharing the configuration file, you ensure that every developer is using the same version and set of tools for your Moodle instance.

The server works with any Moodle instance providing a standard REST API. Ensure your endpoints are enabled in your instance settings before connecting.

It requires an authenticated endpoint token provided by your IT department. All communication occurs over encrypted channels, and the server does not store student grades or personal identifiers locally.

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