Purdue Brightspace FAQs

Question 1

What is Purdue Brightspace and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Purdue Brightspace is an AI-powered tool enabling natural language interaction with your Purdue academic information. It connects to Brightspace via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing you to query courses, grades, and assignments using AI clients like ChatGPT or Claude.

Question 2

How do I get started with Purdue Brightspace?

Accepted Answer

After downloading and installing the tool, you'll configure your Purdue credentials locally in an environment file. Then, you'll authenticate once via a secure browser session and integrate the tool with your chosen MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop or ChatGPT Desktop).

Question 3

What academic information can I access with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve current grades, view upcoming assignments and quiz due dates, access course announcements, download course content (like lecture slides), and get class roster details including instructor and TA emails.

Question 4

Is my Purdue Brightspace login information secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your security is paramount. Your Purdue credentials are used only for direct authentication with Purdue's login page, are stored locally on your machine, and never sent anywhere else. Session tokens are also encrypted and secured locally.

Question 5

Which AI clients are compatible with Purdue Brightspace?

Accepted Answer

This tool is compatible with any Model Context Protocol (MCP) client. This includes popular platforms like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, ChatGPT Desktop, and Cursor, offering flexible integration with your preferred AI environment.

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