Moodle External Api Development

The moodle-external-api-development skill enables AI agents to interact with Moodle Learning Management Systems via external APIs. It facilitates the creation of custom integrations, allowing automation of course management, user enrollment, and grade reporting without direct database access.

When to use it

• Automating repetitive administrative tasks like bulk student enrollments or course resets.
• Building third-party plugins that sync Moodle data with external CRM or HR systems.
• Creating custom dashboards that visualize learner progress by pulling metrics from the LMS.
• Developing scripts to push content updates or announcements directly into specific Moodle courses.

Key capabilities

• Direct interaction with Moodle's RESTful API endpoints.
• Authentication handling using standard Moodle token-based security.
• Data retrieval and manipulation for users, courses, and activities.
• Support for both read-only queries and write operations (e.g., creating assignments).

Example prompts

• "Write a Python script to enroll all students from a CSV file into the 'Intro to Python' course using the Moodle API."
• "Generate a Node.js function that retrieves the latest grade report for a specific user ID and formats it as JSON."
• "Create an automated workflow that posts a new announcement to every active course whenever a new module is added."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your AI agent has valid API credentials (username, password, or token) configured before attempting any write operations. Always verify the specific Moodle version compatibility, as API endpoints and authentication methods can vary significantly between versions.