Moodle MCP Server
Enables interaction with Moodle learning management systems through the Moodle REST API. Supports course management, user enrollment, assignments, forums, quizzes, and file operations through natural language.
What is Moodle MCP Server?
Moodle MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enables interaction with moodle learning management systems through the moodle rest api. supports course management, user enrollment, assignments, forums, quizzes, and file operations through natural ...
Enables interaction with Moodle learning management systems through the Moodle REST API. Supports course management, user enrollment, assignments, forums, quizzes, and file operations through natural language.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enables interaction with Moodle learning management systems
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx moodle-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Moodle MCP Server
Moodle MCP Server is a JavaScript MCP server that connects AI assistants to Moodle learning management systems via the Moodle REST API, enabling natural language management of courses, students, assignments, quizzes, and grades. Instructors and e-learning administrators use it to ask Claude to retrieve student submission lists, provide assignment feedback with grades, examine quiz attempt data, or get course enrollment information — all without navigating the Moodle web interface. It currently targets a single configured course ID and uses a Moodle web service token for authenticated API access.
Prerequisites
- Node.js v14 or higher
- A Moodle instance with the REST web service enabled and a web service token generated (Site Administration > Plugins > Web Services > Manage tokens)
- The Moodle web service token must have permissions to manage courses, assignments, quizzes, and users
- The numeric Moodle course ID you want to manage
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository and install dependencies
Download the server source and install its Node.js dependencies.
git clone https://github.com/peancor/moodle-mcp-server.git
cd moodle-mcp-server
npm installCreate the .env file
Create a .env file in the project root with your Moodle REST API URL, token, and target course ID.
MOODLE_API_URL=https://your-moodle.com/webservice/rest/server.php
MOODLE_API_TOKEN=your_moodle_web_service_token
MOODLE_COURSE_ID=42Build the server
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript in the build/ directory.
npm run buildObtain a Moodle API token
Log in to Moodle as an administrator. Navigate to Site Administration > Plugins > Web Services > Manage tokens. Create a new token for a user with course management rights and copy the generated token into your .env file.
Configure your MCP client
Add the server to claude_desktop_config.json. Use the absolute path to your Node.js binary and to the built index.js file. Pass all credentials via env.
{
"mcpServers": {
"moodle-mcp-server": {
"command": "/usr/local/bin/node",
"args": ["/path/to/moodle-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"MOODLE_API_URL": "https://your-moodle.com/webservice/rest/server.php",
"MOODLE_API_TOKEN": "your_moodle_api_token",
"MOODLE_COURSE_ID": "42"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop and test
Restart Claude Desktop and ask it to list students in the course to verify the connection.
Moodle MCP Server Examples
Client configuration
Full claude_desktop_config.json entry for Moodle MCP Server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"moodle-mcp-server": {
"command": "/usr/local/bin/node",
"args": ["/Users/yourname/moodle-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
"env": {
"MOODLE_API_URL": "https://moodle.myschool.edu/webservice/rest/server.php",
"MOODLE_API_TOKEN": "abc123yourtokenhere",
"MOODLE_COURSE_ID": "7"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language commands Claude can execute via the Moodle MCP Server.
- "List all students enrolled in this course with their last access time."
- "Show me all assignments and their due dates."
- "Get the submissions for Assignment 3 from student ID 42."
- "Give student 42 a grade of 85 and feedback 'Good analysis, but expand the conclusion' on Assignment 3."
- "List all quizzes and show attempt counts for each."
- "Show quiz attempt details for student 17 on Quiz 2."Troubleshooting Moodle MCP Server
API returns 'Invalid token' or 403 Forbidden
Ensure the MOODLE_API_TOKEN is copied exactly from Moodle's Manage Tokens page. The token must belong to a user with sufficient permissions (e.g., teacher or admin role in the course). Also confirm the REST protocol is enabled at Site Administration > Plugins > Web Services > Manage protocols.
get_courses returns an empty list or 'course not found'
Verify MOODLE_COURSE_ID matches the numeric ID of an existing, visible course. Find the course ID in Moodle by opening the course and checking the URL (e.g., ...?id=42). The token's user must be enrolled in or have admin access to that course.
Server starts but Claude Desktop shows no tools
Check that 'npm run build' completed without errors and that build/index.js exists. The 'command' field must point to the Node.js binary (run 'which node' to find it) and 'args' must contain the absolute path to build/index.js.
Frequently Asked Questions about Moodle MCP Server
What is Moodle MCP Server?
Moodle MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables interaction with moodle learning management systems through the moodle rest api. supports course management, user enrollment, assignments, forums, quizzes, and file operations through natural language. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Moodle MCP Server?
Follow the installation instructions on the Moodle MCP Server GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Moodle MCP Server?
Moodle MCP Server works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Moodle MCP Server free to use?
Yes, Moodle MCP Server is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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