How do I enable Web Services in Moodle?

Go to Site Administration > Server > Web services > Overview. You'll need to enable Web Services, enable the REST protocol, create a specific user, and generate a token for them.

Can I see student grades for a course?

Yes! Use the `get_course_grades` tool with a course ID to retrieve the gradebook data for all students enrolled in that course.

How do I check if a student has completed a course?

The `get_course_completion` tool allows you to check the progress and completion status for a specific User ID in a target Course ID.

Moodle MCP Server for Cursor 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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

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About Moodle MCP Server

Connect your Moodle LMS account to your AI agent and streamline your educational and course management workflows through natural conversation.

Cursor's Agent mode turns Moodle into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Moodle and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Course Management — List all courses available to your web service user and view high-level details.
User & Enrollment Oversight — Search for students or teachers and list all users enrolled in a specific course.
Activity Tracking — Access all quiz, assignment, and workshop activities within your courses.
Progress Monitoring — Check course completion status for individual users and retrieve detailed gradebook data.
Group Tracking — View all user groups defined within your courses.
Direct Messaging — Send instant messages to any Moodle user ID directly from your chat.

The Moodle MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Moodle to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Moodle MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using Moodle

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Moodle, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the Moodle MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Moodle through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

Moodle + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Moodle MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

Moodle MCP Tools for Cursor (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Moodle to Cursor via MCP:

get_course_assignments

List assignments in courses

get_course_completion

Get course completion status

get_course_grades

Get course grades

get_course_groups

List groups in a course

get_course_quizzes

List quizzes in courses

get_course_workshops

List workshops in courses

get_courses

List Moodle courses

get_enrolled_users

List users in a course

get_users

Search for Moodle users

send_message

Send an instant message

Example Prompts for Moodle in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with Moodle immediately.

"List all my available Moodle courses."

"What are the grades for students in course ID 5?"

"Check if user 'John Doe' (ID: 123) has finished the 'Cybersecurity' course (ID: 8)."

Troubleshooting Moodle MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting Moodle to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

Moodle + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating Moodle MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.