Moodle Web Service FAQs

Question 1

What is the Moodle MCP Web Service?

Accepted Answer

The Moodle MCP Web Service is a Moodle plugin that integrates Moodle's existing web services with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables seamless communication between your Moodle instance and AI assistants or other external systems by exposing Moodle functions as callable MCP tools.

Question 2

What are the requirements to install and use this Moodle plugin?

Accepted Answer

To use the Moodle MCP Web Service, your Moodle instance must be version 4.2 or higher, running PHP 8.0 or higher, and have Moodle Web Services enabled. Installation can be done via the Moodle Plugin Directory or manually.

Question 3

How does it facilitate AI interaction with Moodle?

Accepted Answer

It allows AI assistants and Large Language Models (LLMs) to dynamically discover and invoke Moodle's external functions using a standardized protocol (MCP with JSON-RPC 2.0). This means AI can understand Moodle's capabilities, call specific functions with proper parameters, and receive structured responses, effectively 'talking' to Moodle.

Question 4

What are the core features of this plugin?

Accepted Answer

Key features include full MCP Protocol Implementation with JSON-RPC 2.0, dynamic discovery of Moodle external functions as MCP tools, JSON Schema generation for parameter descriptions, secure access using Moodle service tokens, and a built-in client for easy integration with other systems.

Question 5

How is access to Moodle functions secured using this web service?

Accepted Answer

Access is secured through Moodle's robust external service token system. You can create tokens linked to specific users and external services, ensuring that only authorized clients can access the exposed Moodle functions, with capabilities restricted by Moodle's standard permissions.

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