How to Use the Google Classroom MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot create new classes for my department?

Yes, the createcourse tool lets you spin up new course sections directly from your editor chat. You can define the course name, section, and room, then receive the new course ID immediately.

Q: How do I broadcast Google Classroom updates from VS Code Copilot?

Use the createannouncement tool to post quick messages and reminders directly to your course stream. This lets you notify students about schedule changes without switching to a web browser.

Q: Can we check individual student submissions in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, the getsubmission tool retrieves the exact files, links, and text submitted by a specific student. Your Copilot agent can display these details directly in your sidebar for quick review.

Connect your VS Code Copilot agent to this Google Classroom MCP Server to manage assignments and rosters from your workspace.

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Connect Google Classroom MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Classroom to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Manage your curriculum from VS Code Copilot

The `create_course_work` tool allows your development team to draft, organize, and push assignments to Google Classroom directly from your workspace. You can keep your curriculum files in git and publish them with a simple chat prompt. If you need to audit what is already live, run `list_course_work` to get a complete list of assignments, due dates, and draft states. This keeps your VS Code Copilot agent aligned with your online syllabus.

Sync rosters and teachers across your team

The `list_students` tool pulls active student rosters straight into your VS Code Copilot chat window. Your team can quickly verify enrollment numbers and map student IDs without logging into the Google Classroom portal. To manage permissions, use `list_teachers` to check who has editing rights for each course section. This ensures your automated scripts only target courses managed by authorized educators.

Automate grade returns with this MCP Server

The `list_submissions` tool retrieves all student work, grades, and late flags directly into your VS Code environment using this Google Classroom MCP Server. Your Copilot agent can analyze submission timelines and help you identify students who need extensions. When grading is complete, run `return_submission` to release the scores and send notifications to your students. This turns a tedious web-portal clicking chore into a single, verified command inside your editor.

Setup guide

Set up Google Classroom MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Google Classroom MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Google Classroom tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Google Classroom transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-classroom-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Google Classroom MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a shared configuration file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every developer on your team will instantly have access to the classroom tools when they open the project.

Yes, the `create_course` tool lets you spin up new course sections directly from your editor chat. You can define the course name, section, and room, then receive the new course ID immediately.

Use the `create_announcement` tool to post quick messages and reminders directly to your course stream. This lets you notify students about schedule changes without switching to a web browser.

Yes, the `get_submission` tool retrieves the exact files, links, and text submitted by a specific student. Your Copilot agent can display these details directly in your sidebar for quick review.

All student submissions, grades, and roster files are protected by zero-trust infrastructure. The server never writes this sensitive educational data to persistent storage when using this MCP Server with VS Code Copilot, maintaining strict alignment with FERPA requirements.

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