edstem-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED_REGION | No | The Ed Discussion region (e.g., us, au). | us |
| ED_API_TOKEN | Yes | Your Ed Discussion API token. Get one at https://edstem.org/us/settings/api-tokens |
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": true
} |
| resources | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_userB | Get authenticated user info and enrolled courses |
| list_threadsC | List discussion threads in a course |
| get_threadA | Get a thread by global ID, including all comments and answers |
| get_course_threadA | Get a thread by its course-local number (the # shown in the Ed UI) |
| search_threadsB | Search threads in a course by title, content, or category |
| post_threadB | Create a new discussion thread. Content can be markdown (auto-converted to Ed XML). |
| edit_threadC | Edit an existing thread. Only provided fields are updated. |
| lock_threadB | Lock a thread (prevent new replies) |
| unlock_threadC | Unlock a thread |
| pin_threadC | Pin a thread to the top |
| unpin_threadC | Unpin a thread |
| endorse_threadC | Endorse a thread (staff) |
| unendorse_threadC | Remove endorsement from a thread |
| star_threadC | Star/bookmark a thread |
| unstar_threadC | Remove star from a thread |
| post_commentB | Post a comment or answer on a thread. Content can be markdown. |
| reply_to_commentC | Reply to an existing comment |
| endorse_commentC | Endorse a comment (staff) |
| unendorse_commentC | Remove endorsement from a comment |
| accept_answerA | Accept a comment as the answer to a question thread |
| list_usersA | List all users enrolled in a course (requires staff/admin) |
| list_user_activityB | List a user's recent threads and comments in a course |
| upload_file_from_urlA | Upload a file to Ed from a URL, returns the static file link |
| format_contentA | Convert markdown text to Ed Discussion XML format (preview, no API call) |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| check_assignment | Look up assignment details, requirements, and staff clarifications |
| unanswered_questions | List unresolved questions in a course |
| my_activity | Show your recent posts and comments in a course |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| user-info | |
| courses |
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