Certifier MCP for AI. Issue verifiable diplomas and badges at scale.
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Certifier. Issue branded digital certificates and badges at scale for courses, events, and achievements that recipients can verify online. This MCP lets your agent manage the full lifecycle of credentials—from creating templates and drafting records to issuing them and sending final copies via email.
It handles everything needed to prove verifiable proof of completion or skill mastery.
What your AI can do
Check certifier status
Verifies if the connection to Certifier is active and working correctly.
Create credential
Creates a new, draft credential record for a specific person using an assigned template ID.
Get credential
Retrieves the full details of one existing credential document by its unique ID.
Create and finalize official digital diplomas or badges for specific recipients.
Search across all credentials using a recipient's name or email address to find their history.
List and review the available structures (templates) you can use when creating new documents.
Deliver a finished, verifiable certificate directly to the recipient's inbox.
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Certifier MCP: 12 Tools Available
These tools allow you to manage every aspect of the credential lifecycle—from checking system status to issuing final, verifiable certificates.
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Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.
Start using Certifier on VinkiusCheck Certifier Status
Verifies if the connection to Certifier is active and working correctly.
Create Credential
Creates a new, draft credential record for a specific person using an assigned...
Get Credential
Retrieves the full details of one existing credential document by its unique ID.
Get Design Template
Retrieves details for the visual design used on a credential.
Get Credential Template
Gets specific information about a single, chosen certificate template.
Issue Credential
Takes a draft record and finalizes it, making it official with a permanent verification link.
List Credentials
Retrieves a list of every single credential document that has been created or issued.
List Design Templates
Lists all the visual design options available for branding your certificates.
List Credential Templates
Lists all available credential templates so you can choose the right structure for...
Search Credentials
Finds credentials by searching through records using a person's name or email...
Send Credential
Emails the final, issued credential document to the recipient immediately.
Update Credential
Modifies existing credentials, but only if they are still in draft status.
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Claude AI
Open Claude Settings
Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
Add Custom Connector
Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:
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Choose How to Get Started
Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.
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Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.
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- Built in DLP, auth, and compliance on every call
- Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
- Publish to catalog or keep private
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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This connection provides 12 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Manually tracking who completed what is a huge time sink.
Today, issuing credentials means jumping between several systems. You check the LMS for completion records, copy the name and email into an HR spreadsheet, manually select the correct template from a dropdown list, then remember to send it out via separate email system. It's tedious, prone to typos, and tracking down old records is a nightmare.
With this MCP, you talk directly to your agent. The agent handles the entire process: searching for the right record, pulling the correct template details, creating the official document, and sending it out—all from one chat window. You just get proof that the work got done.
Issuing Credentials with Certifier MCP
You no longer have to manually run checks or find template IDs. The agent handles discovery; you tell it: 'Create a certificate for Jane Doe using the Course Completion template.' It finds the necessary ID and runs `create_credential` automatically.
What's different now is that issuance is an atomic, conversational step. You don't manage separate API calls or data payloads. The credential simply exists—final, verifiable, and ready to send.
What your AI can actually do with this
Need to automate credentialing? This connector manages every step of issuing digital badges, diplomas, and certificates without you lifting a finger. You talk to your agent, and it handles the rest; no manual form filling required. Whether you're tracking employee certifications for HR records or awarding completion badges for an online course, this MCP keeps the whole process clean.
It lets you manage templates, search historical records by email, and push final credentials out directly. All these operations are available through Vinkius, giving your agent access to a massive catalog of services alongside credentialing tools.
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Here's how it actually works
The bottom line is: your agent talks directly to Certifier's API, bypassing the UI entirely, making credentialing part of your conversation flow.
First, your agent verifies connectivity using check_certifier_status to ensure all API endpoints are active.
Next, you tell it who needs a credential and what kind of template ID to use. It drafts the record internally, saving it as an unissued copy.
Finally, you trigger issuance via issue_credential, which finalizes the document and gives it a public verification URL.
Who is this actually for?
This MCP is built for organizations that handle training or certification at scale. If you spend time manually tracking who passed what course and when to send out a digital record, this tool saves you hours.
Automates the process of awarding completion badges after training programs finish.
Manages and tracks employee certification records, ensuring proper documentation is issued when policies change.
Builds automated workflows to issue diplomas or verifiable credentials immediately following a course completion event.
What Changes When You Connect
Automate the entire lifecycle. Instead of juggling multiple forms, you can use create_credential to draft a record and then finish it with issue_credential, all in one chat session.
Rapid auditing is possible. Need proof someone completed something? Use search_credentials to pull up every certificate tied to an email or name without digging through databases.
Maintain design control across the board. Before issuing anything, check out the available visual options using list_design_templates and select the perfect brand look.
Streamline communication. Once a credential is final, use send_credential to deliver it via email instantly, without needing a separate mailing tool.
Handle revisions safely. If you need to correct an error before it goes out, you can use update_credential, but remember this only works on drafts—it's a critical detail.
See it in action
The onboarding team needs to issue 50 completion badges.
Instead of manually calling the API for each person, the agent runs list_credential_templates first. It then loops through a list of emails and calls create_credential for all 50 users in bulk, followed by one command to send_credential to everyone.
The HR team needs to audit all professional certifications for a department.
They use the agent to run search_credentials across the entire employee base. This gives them an immediate count and list, allowing them to quickly identify who is missing required training records.
A course designer needs to check if a new template looks right.
They use get_design_template first to preview the visual appearance. Then they can run list_credential_templates to make sure the structure matches the required curriculum.
A developer needs to ensure the connection is working before a major rollout.
They run check_certifier_status immediately. This validates connectivity, preventing a total failure during peak issuance time and giving them confidence in the pipeline.
The honest tradeoffs
Trying to edit an issued document
Assuming they can use update_credential on a certificate that has already been sent out, leading to errors or incomplete records.
Remember: only draft credentials can be modified. If the credential is final and public, you must create a new record and run send_credential again with the updated information.
Forgetting which template ID to use
Attempting to call create_credential without first running list_credential_templates, resulting in an invalid template error.
Always run list_credential_templates first. This gives you the necessary IDs before your agent can draft any record.
Overlooking design requirements
Creating a credential using a default template that doesn't match company branding, making it look unprofessional.
Before creating anything, run list_design_templates to pick the exact visual style. This ensures compliance with your brand guidelines.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if your core problem is managing verifiable proof of achievement at scale. You need to automate the flow from 'template design' through 'drafting' to 'final issuance.' If you only need to read static data about a single credential, then get_credential is sufficient and simpler. Don't use this MCP if you are trying to manage user authentication or payroll records; those tools belong in separate systems. The key difference between using create_credential versus issue_credential is permanence: the former keeps it internal and editable; the latter makes it official, public, and final. If your workflow requires multiple steps—like checking status first, then listing templates, then creating a draft—you need this MCP.
Questions you might have
How do I list all available certificate templates using the `list_credential_templates` tool? +
You just ask your agent to run the list_credential_templates command. It will return a full list, including the necessary template IDs you need for later steps.
Can I modify an issued credential using `update_credential`? +
No, you cannot update credentials that have been finalized and issued. The update_credential tool only works on records currently in draft status before official issuance.
What is the best way to find a specific person's record using `search_credentials`? +
It's fastest to search by email address. The agent will return a full audit trail, letting you know if the credential was issued, drafted, or never recorded.
Do I have to run any command before using `issue_credential`? +
Yes. You must first use create_credential to generate a draft record for the recipient; then you can proceed with issue_credential to make it official.
Before running any issuance commands, how do I verify that the API connection is active and working using the `check_certifier_status` tool? +
It immediately confirms your Certifier connection status. Running this first ensures you aren't hitting an auth or connectivity error when you try to create or send a credential.
If I already have the specific ID of a certificate, how do I pull all its full details using `get_credential`? +
You pass the unique credential ID directly. This retrieves every piece of data—status, recipient info, issuance date—without needing to search by name or email.
When designing a new certificate, how can I check the specific branding and visual rules for my template using `get_design_template`? +
This tool pulls up all the design parameters. You'll see what elements are allowed on the certificate and which fields must be included to maintain proper branding.
What happens if I use `send_credential` and the recipient’s email address is incorrect or bounces back? +
The tool reports the delivery failure immediately. It flags the specific error code, letting you know whether it was a hard bounce (permanent) or a temporary issue.
Can I create a certificate and send it to someone in one workflow? +
Yes! First use create_credential with the recipient details and template ID, then issue_credential to make it official, and finally send_credential to deliver it via email.
How do I find the right template ID to use when creating a credential? +
Use the list_credential_templates tool to browse all available templates. Each template includes its ID, name, and description. Copy the ID and use it in the create_credential tool.
Can I search for a credential by the recipient's email address? +
Absolutely. Use the search_credentials tool and enter the recipient's email as the query. It will return all credentials matching that email address.
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