Credly Connector for AI agents.
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Manage professional certifications and digital credentials through your AI client.
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Why people use Credly
Credly for Automated HR Certification Audits
This Connector lets you skip the manual work entirely. Your AI client can pull these records instantly, giving you a clear picture of your workforce's verified skills without you ever leaving your chat interface.
What Vinkius changes
You get a conversational interface for your entire Credly credentialing database.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Quick skill verification for hiring
An HR manager needs to know if a candidate has specific skills.
- Real-world use case 02
Training program success tracking
A coordinator wants to see if a training program was successful.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking specific badge status
An admin needs to check if a specific badge is still valid.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Credly capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Credly.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Credly.
- 01 Capability
Get badge details
Get the specific status and recipient info for an individual badge. This is useful for checking if a specific credential is currently accepted.
- 02 Capability
Get organization info
Pull the metadata and specific details for a Credly organization. Use this to see the high level details of your connected accounts.
- 03 Capability
Get template details
View the design requirements and criteria for a specific badge template. This helps you see exactly what a recipient needs to achieve.
- 04 Capability
List issued badges
Generate a full list of all badges issued by your organization. It is the quickest way to see your total credentialing volume.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Credly.
- 05 Capability
List authorized issuers
See the list of people who are allowed to issue badges. This helps you maintain security and verify who can sign off on credentials.
- 06 Capability
List org members
Get a complete list of all members in your connected organization. Use this to see who belongs to your credentialing network.
- 07 Capability
List connected organizations
See all the organizations currently linked to your account. This helps you manage multiple credentialing bodies in one place.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Credly.
- 08 Capability
List badge recipients
Find out which people have received badges from your organization. This is perfect for seeing who has completed specific training.
- 09 Capability
List badge skills
See every skill mapped to the badges in your system. Use this to understand the competencies tied to your certifications.
- 10 Capability
List badge templates
View all the badge templates that are available for issuance. This lets you see your full catalog of available credentials.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Credly to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Credly 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_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Credly for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Credly in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"credly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Credly, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"credly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly
Ask Copilot: "Using Credly, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"credly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Credly, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"credly": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly
Ask Cline: "Using Credly, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add credly --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g3oJXOilBPntYnfd5AEtkVZrMf3QOeIHj8wd7zqr/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 Credly
Ask Claude: "Using Credly, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Credly can move forward.
This is for HR managers who are tired of manual certification audits and certification bodies who need to manage large-scale badge rollouts without the headache of manual tracking.
HR Manager
Auditing employee skills during quarterly reviews without opening multiple tabs.
L&D Coordinator
Tracking which specific skills are being mastered across different training programs.
Certification Body Admin
Managing badge templates and monitoring issuance volume across multiple regions.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Issue branded digital certificates and badges at scale for courses, events, and achievements that recipients can verify online.
OpenClassrooms
Monitor student progress on OpenClassrooms. search courses, track diploma paths, review mentoring sessions, and verify certificates from any AI agent.
Cloud Assess
Manage vocational training and assessments via Cloud Assess. track students, monitor enrolments, and audit assessment records directly from any AI agent.
DigitalChalk
Equip your AI agent to manage LMS offerings, track learner progress, and monitor exam results via the DigitalChalk API.
Degreed
Equip your AI agent to discover learning content, track skills, and monitor user completions via the Degreed API.
Mainstay (AdmitHub)
Student engagement and behavioral intelligence. manage contacts, campaigns, and AI nudges via AI.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep Credly connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Credly.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Credly MCP help me audit employee certifications?
Yes. It lets your AI agent pull full lists of issued badges and check the status of specific credentials, making audits much faster.
How do I see which skills are tied to my digital badges?
Your agent can pull the full list of skills mapped to any badge in your system, helping you see exactly what competencies are being verified.
Can I use this to see who is authorized to issue badges?
Yes. You can ask your agent to list all authorized issuers to ensure only the correct people are handing out credentials.
Is the Credly MCP good for HR teams?
It's a great fit for HR. It removes the need to manually click through dashboards to find employee skills or certification data.
How does this Connector help with skill tracking?
It allows you to query your entire credentialing database to see which skills are being mastered across your organization in real time.
Can I see a list of all badge templates?
Your agent can retrieve a full list of all badge templates available for issuance, including their specific design and criteria.
How do I get a Credly API Key?
Log in to your Credly account and navigate to the organization settings to generate or retrieve your API Key. Ensure you have administrative privileges.
Can the agent issue badges to new recipients?
This integration currently provides capabilities for listing and auditing badges and templates. Issuing new badges should be handled through the Credly dashboard or specific automated workflows.
What badge details can I retrieve?
You can retrieve full badge profiles including recipient details, template criteria, associated skills, and current status (e.g., pending, accepted).
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