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Connect Blackboard Learn to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire course administration from a chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 20 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 05

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.

  1. 01

    Create user

    This capability creates a new user profile in your Blackboard system.

  2. 02

    Enroll user

    Use this to enroll a specific user into a course.

  3. 03

    Get course

    This capability retrieves detailed information about a specific course.

  4. 04

    Get meeting attendance

    Get the attendance records for a specific meeting.

Capability set02 / 05

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.

  1. 05

    Get recent grade changes

    This capability checks for any recent updates made to grades.

  2. 06

    List calendar items

    Retrieve a list of all items currently on the calendar.

  3. 07

    List course memberships

    This capability lists the memberships for a given course.

  4. 08

    List system announcements

    Get a list of all announcements across the entire system.

Capability set03 / 05

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.

  1. 09

    List gradebook columns

    This capability lists all available columns in the gradebook.

  2. 10

    List user courses

    Retrieve a list of all courses assigned to a specific user.

  3. 11

    List users

    This capability provides a list of all users in the system.

  4. 12

    Mark attendance

    Use this to record attendance for a user.

Capability set04 / 05

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.

  1. 13

    Update course announcement

    This capability allows you to modify an existing course announcement.

  2. 14

    Create calendar item

    Create a new entry on the academic calendar.

  3. 15

    Create course announcement

    This capability posts a new announcement to a specific course.

  4. 16

    Create meeting

    Use this to set up a new attendance meeting.

Capability set05 / 05

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.

  1. 17

    Delete calendar item

    Remove an existing item from the calendar.

  2. 18

    Get column grades

    Retrieve the specific grades associated with a gradebook column.

  3. 19

    List courses

    This capability returns a list of all available courses.

  4. 20

    List meetings

    Get a list of all attendance meetings held for a course.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Quick Attendance Checks

Ask your agent for a list of absent students immediately after a lecture ends.

02

Rapid Announcements

Send a quick update about a rescheduled exam to an entire course.

03

Grade Monitoring

Check for recent grade changes to stay on top of student performance.

04

Enrollment Management

Add new users to specific courses using simple text commands.

Automate a task

Put Blackboard Learn to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Blackboard Learn works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Blackboard Learn to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1058ms average. Fast in production.

Blackboard Learn is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1219ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
769ms
Slowest day
1219ms
14-day trend
Improving-7%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 20 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Blackboard Learn, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Blackboard Learn. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Blackboard Learn Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Blackboard Learn capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blackboard-learn-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Blackboard Learn in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Blackboard Learn owners hand off.

This MCP is built for educators and academic staff who need to interact with Blackboard without navigating complex web interfaces.

  • 01

    Instructors

    Post announcements and check attendance via chat.

  • 02

    Academic Administrators

    Manage user enrollments and system announcements.

  • 03

    Students

    Query course details and upcoming deadlines.

FAQ

Questions Blackboard Learn owners ask.

  • 01

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 02

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you. You just connect and use it.

  • 03

    How do I connect my Blackboard account?

    You will need your Blackboard Learn Base URL and a Personal Access Token to complete the connection.

  • 04

    Can I manage student grades through the AI?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to list gradebook columns, fetch specific grades, and check for recent changes.

  • 05

    Is it possible to post announcements to my students?

    Yes, you can create new announcements or update existing ones for any course.

  • 06

    How can I check the attendance records for a specific class meeting?

    You can use the get_meeting_attendance capability by providing the Course ID and Meeting ID. The agent will retrieve the full list of users and their current attendance status (e.g., Present, Absent).

  • 07

    Is it possible to see recent changes in student grades?

    Yes, use the get_recent_grade_changes capability. It allows you to monitor updates in the gradebook, helping you stay informed about recent evaluations and adjustments.

  • 08

    Can I post a new announcement to my students through the AI?

    Absolutely. Use the create_course_announcement capability. Just provide the Course ID, a title, and the body of your message, and the agent will publish it to the course immediately.

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