Google Classroom MCP Server for Claude Code 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Google Classroom as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add google-classroom --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Google Classroom MCP Server
Connect your Google Classroom to any AI agent and streamline your teaching workflows through natural conversation. Manage courses, create assignments, track student submissions, and grade work — all via AI commands.
Claude Code registers Google Classroom as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 14 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Google Classroom data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Course Management — List, create, and update courses with full details
- Roster Tracking — List enrolled students and assigned teachers for any course
- Assignments — Create coursework, set due dates, and track all assignments
- Submission Monitoring — Check who turned in work, who's late, and who hasn't submitted
- Grading — Review individual submissions, return graded work to students
- Announcements — Post important updates to the course stream
The Google Classroom MCP Server exposes 14 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Google Classroom to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Classroom MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Google Classroom
Ask Claude: "Using Google Classroom, show me...". 14 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Google Classroom MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Google Classroom through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Google Classroom tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Google Classroom + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Google Classroom MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Google Classroom tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Google Classroom nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Google Classroom outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Google Classroom status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Google Classroom MCP Tools for Claude Code (14)
These 14 tools become available when you connect Google Classroom to Claude Code via MCP:
create_announcement
Announcements appear in the course stream and can be used for important updates, reminders, or general communication. Post a new announcement to a Google Classroom course
create_course
Returns the new course ID for future reference. Only users with appropriate permissions can create courses. Create a new Google Classroom course
create_course_work
The assignment will be visible to all students in the course. Supports assignments, quizzes, and materials types. Create a new assignment or coursework in Google Classroom
get_course
Use the course ID obtained from list_courses. Get details of a specific Google Classroom course
get_submission
Get a specific student's submission details
list_announcements
Use this to check recent course announcements and important updates. List all announcements in a Google Classroom course
list_course_work
Returns assignment title, due date, state (DRAFT/PUBLISHED), max points, and creation time. Use this to track all assignments and their deadlines. List all assignments and coursework for a Google Classroom course
list_courses
Essential first step to identify which course to work with before querying students, assignments, or submissions. List all Google Classroom courses
list_students
Use this to check enrollment, identify students for grading, or verify class roster. List all students enrolled in a Google Classroom course
list_submissions
Returns student ID, submission state (NEW/CREATED/TURNED_IN/RETURNED), grade, and late status. List student submissions for a specific assignment
list_teachers
List all teachers of a Google Classroom course
return_submission
This is typically done after the teacher has reviewed and graded the work. The student will be notified that their work has been returned. Return a graded assignment to the student
turn_in_submission
The student must have created the submission first. This is equivalent to clicking "Turn In" in the Classroom UI. Turn in a student's assignment submission
update_course
Requires the course ID and at least one field to update. Update an existing Google Classroom course
Example Prompts for Google Classroom in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Google Classroom immediately.
"List all my courses and show students in Math 101."
"Create an assignment called 'Chapter 5 Problems' due 2024-05-15 for course 12345, max 100 points."
"Show me who turned in the Chapter 5 assignment."
Troubleshooting Google Classroom MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Google Classroom to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Google Classroom + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Classroom MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Google Classroom with your favorite client
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Connect Google Classroom to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 14 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.