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Connect Cornerstone OnDemand 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. Manage your entire talent lifecycle through natural language.

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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.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
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 · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Cornerstone OnDemand.

  1. 01

    Get course details

    This capability retrieves specific metadata and availability rules for a single training course.

  2. 02

    Get user details

    This capability pulls a complete profile for an employee, including contact info and account settings.

  3. 03

    List catalog

    This capability returns a full list of all learning objects, titles, and training types in your catalog.

  4. 04

    List courses

    This capability provides a list of available training courses along with their duration and delivery methods.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Cornerstone OnDemand.

  1. 05

    List job postings

    This capability pulls all current internal and external job openings, including department and location data.

  2. 06

    List skills inventory

    This capability retrieves the full list of skill names, descriptions, and categories defined in your system.

  3. 07

    List departments

    This capability lists all organizational departments and their parent-child relationships.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Cornerstone OnDemand.

  1. 08

    List users

    This capability pulls a list of users from the portal, including their department and employment status.

  2. 09

    List user transcripts

    This capability retrieves an individual's learning history, including enrollment status and completion scores.

  3. 10

    List performance reviews

    This capability lists active or past performance reviews and their associated manager-employee pairs.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Compliance Verification

An HR manager asks the agent to check if a specific team has completed their required safety training.

02

Course Discovery

An L&D specialist asks for a list of all available leadership courses in the catalog.

03

Hiring Coordination

A department head asks for a list of all open roles within their specific department.

04

Performance Reviews

A manager asks the agent to pull the status of recent performance review cycles.

Automate a task

Put Cornerstone OnDemand 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

Cornerstone OnDemand 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 Cornerstone OnDemand 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

877ms average. Fast in production.

Cornerstone OnDemand is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1052ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
749ms
Slowest day
1052ms
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. 10 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 Cornerstone OnDemand, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Cornerstone OnDemand Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EhMfOUy5SnQanEoIRuRrYjI0ffpvTWWQhF7JVdNU/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 — Cornerstone OnDemand capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cornerstone-ondemand-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EhMfOUy5SnQanEoIRuRrYjI0ffpvTWWQhF7JVdNU/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 Cornerstone OnDemand in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Cornerstone OnDemand owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for professionals managing human capital and organizational development.

  • 01

    HR Managers

    They use the agent to audit employee certifications and compliance records.

  • 02

    L&D Teams

    They use the agent to manage course availability and track engagement.

  • 03

    Department Heads

    They use the agent to review team performance and monitor job openings.

FAQ

Questions Cornerstone OnDemand owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You connect it through the Vinkius interface. Once connected, you can use it immediately in compatible clients like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 02

    What credentials do I need for Cornerstone?

    You will need your OAuth Client ID, Secret, and your specific portal Subdomain to authorize the connection.

  • 03

    Can my agent see all employee data?

    The agent can access any data your provided credentials allow, including user profiles, transcripts, and performance reviews.

  • 04

    Is this a direct integration?

    Yes, this MCP uses the Cornerstone OnDemand API to pull real-time data directly into your AI workflow.

  • 05

    Does this work with my existing LMS?

    This MCP is specifically built for the Cornerstone OnDemand platform.

  • 06

    How do I get Cornerstone OAuth credentials?

    You need to register an application in the Cornerstone Edge API portal or request Client ID and Secret from your system administrator.

  • 07

    What is the subdomain?

    It is the first part of your portal URL. For example, if you log in at 'company.csod.com', your subdomain is 'company'.

  • 08

    Can the agent assign courses to employees?

    This integration currently focuses on auditing and listing learning objects. Automated assignment would require additional write permissions and workflow configuration.

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