How to Use the edX MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf chain multiple edX Alternative actions autonomously?

Yes. Cascade can run listcourses to find a class, check details with getcoursedetails, and then execute enrollincourse in a single run.

Q: Does the edX Alternative MCP Server integration support grade exports in Windsurf?

It does. Cascade uses getcoursegrades to fetch scores and can write them directly to a local CSV file in your project.

Q: How do I check my current registrations?

Ask Cascade to run listenrollments. It returns your active learning paths in seconds.

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Chain learning path discovery inside Windsurf

Cascade uses `list_courses` to pull your catalog and map out learning paths. It connects to your LMS, grabs the active classes, and then pulls structural details using `get_course_blocks` to map out the entire curriculum. Once Cascade maps the structure, it can instantly evaluate pre-requisites. If you decide to sign up, it initiates the registration process via `enroll_in_course` all in one continuous flow.

Automated grade tracking via Cascade

Your agent tracks performance metrics across modules using `get_user_grades`. You can pull raw performance metrics straight into your development workspace without running manual export scripts. It analyzes these scores to find where students get stuck. Because this MCP Server runs directly in Windsurf, Cascade can immediately suggest curriculum updates or draft targeted review materials based on the actual grade data.

Sync user profiles with zero friction

This MCP Server lets your agent pull student details instantly with `get_user_profile`. Keeping student records updated is usually a chore, but this eliminates the manual database lookups. If a student changes their learning preferences, Cascade grabs the new settings via `get_user_preferences` and aligns their active course load. No manual database queries required.

Setup guide

Set up edX MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the edX MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my edX payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the edX tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edx-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about edX MCP in Windsurf

Open your settings, go to Cascade, and add the server to your `mcp_config.json` file. You can also use the Windsurf Marketplace for a quick one-click setup.

Yes. Cascade can run `list_courses` to find a class, check details with `get_course_details`, and then execute `enroll_in_course` in a single run.

It does. Cascade uses `get_course_grades` to fetch scores and can write them directly to a local CSV file in your project.

Ask Cascade to run `list_enrollments`. It returns your active learning paths in seconds.

Absolutely. Vinkius runs this MCP Server inside an isolated sandbox, meaning your Open edX credentials and student profile data never leak to external networks.

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