Blackboard Learn Connector for AI agents.
20 live capabilities
Manage course enrollments and student grades through your favorite AI client.
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Why people use Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn for LMS Course Management
With this Connector, you can just ask your agent to do the work. You can pull up rosters, update grades, and create calendar items directly in your chat. It turns a manual navigation headache into a simple conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct text interface for your entire LMS.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Instant Roll Call
An instructor asks the agent to mark everyone as present for a specific meeting ID using mark_attendance.
- Real-world use case 02
Rapid Enrollment
An admin needs to add 50 students to a course and uses enroll_user to do it quickly from a chat window.
- Real-world use case 03
Progress Check
A teacher asks for the recent grade changes to see if anyone missed a deadline using get_recent_grade_changes.
Complete set · 20capabilities
The complete Blackboard Learn capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Blackboard Learn.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.
- 01 Capability
List courses
See every course in your environment. Use this to find the right class when you have a large catalog.
- 02 Capability
Create calendar item
Add a new event to your schedule. Use this to set deadlines or meetings on the fly.
- 03 Capability
Create course announcement
Post a new message to your students. This keeps everyone informed without leaving your chat.
- 04 Capability
Create meeting
Set up a new attendance session. Use this to establish a new meeting for tracking participation.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.
- 05 Capability
Create user
Add a new user to your system. This helps when you need to onboard someone quickly without manual entry.
- 06 Capability
Delete calendar item
Remove an event from your schedule. Use this to clean up your calendar when plans change.
- 07 Capability
Enroll user
Put a specific user into a course. It's the fastest way to handle new student registrations.
- 08 Capability
Get column grades
See the grades for a specific column. Use this to check how a class performed on a specific assignment.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.
- 09 Capability
Get course
Pull up the details for a single course. It gives you the core information you need about a specific class.
- 10 Capability
Get meeting attendance
See who was present at a specific meeting. This is great for verifying participation in remote sessions.
- 11 Capability
Get recent grade changes
See what grades were recently updated. Use this to keep an eye on student progress over the last few days.
- 12 Capability
List system announcements
See all announcements across the entire system. It helps you stay updated on broad institutional news.
13—16
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.
- 13 Capability
List calendar items
See all your scheduled events. This gives you a quick overview of upcoming deadlines and meetings.
- 14 Capability
List course memberships
See who is currently in a specific course. It's the easiest way to check your current roster.
- 15 Capability
List gradebook columns
See all the different grade categories. This helps you understand how the gradebook is structured.
- 16 Capability
List meetings
See all the attendance meetings for a course. It helps you find specific sessions for reporting.
17—20
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 20 available through Blackboard Learn.
- 17 Capability
List user courses
See what courses a specific user is taking. Use this to check a student's current academic load.
- 18 Capability
List users
See every user in your system. This is useful for broad administrative audits or user lookups.
- 19 Capability
Mark attendance
Record that a user was present. Use this to quickly update your records during or after a session.
- 20 Capability
Update course announcement
Change an existing announcement for a class. It's perfect for correcting errors or adding last-minute info.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Blackboard Learn to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Blackboard Learn from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Blackboard Learn, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Blackboard Learn for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Blackboard Learn URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Blackboard Learn in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"blackboard-learn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Blackboard Learn
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Blackboard Learn, help me...". 20 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"blackboard-learn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Blackboard Learn
Ask Copilot: "Using Blackboard Learn, help me...". 20 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"blackboard-learn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Blackboard Learn
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Blackboard Learn, help me...". 20 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"blackboard-learn": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Blackboard Learn
Ask Cline: "Using Blackboard Learn, help me...". 20 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add blackboard-learn --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4d8bVOBmeNZ562zAfmHEaBKf85AKedfQOMytQaYo/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Blackboard Learn
Ask Claude: "Using Blackboard Learn, show me...". 20 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Blackboard Learn can move forward.
This is for the educator or admin who is tired of the click fatigue that comes with managing large classes and complex gradebooks.
Instructor
Checks attendance and posts updates during a busy week without opening multiple browser tabs.
Academic Administrator
Manages enrollments and system-wide news across departments from a single chat interface.
Student
Quickly finds course details and upcoming deadlines in their workspace during study sessions.
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Before you connect
Questions about Blackboard Learn.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Blackboard Learn MCP to manage my classes?
Yes, it lets you handle courses, announcements, and attendance through your AI client.
Does the Blackboard Learn MCP work with Claude?
Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
How do I see my students' grades?
You can ask your agent to list gradebook columns or fetch specific grades for a course.
Can I add new students using the Blackboard Learn MCP?
Yes, you can use it to create new user profiles and enroll them in specific courses.
Can I manage my school calendar?
Yes, you can list, create, and delete calendar items like deadlines and meetings.
How do I set up the Blackboard Learn MCP?
You'll need your Blackboard Learn Base URL and a Personal Access Token to connect it via Vinkius.
Can I post announcements to my students?
Yes, you can create or update course announcements to keep your students informed.
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).
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.
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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