How do I get a Google Classroom access token?

Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/), enable the Google Classroom API, create OAuth 2.0 credentials, and generate an access token with scopes: `classroom.courses`, `classroom.rosters`, `classroom.profile`. Use Google's OAuth Playground for quick testing.

Can I create and grade assignments?

Yes! Use `create_course_work` to create assignments with due dates and max points. Use `list_submissions` to see who turned in work, then `get_submission` to review individual student work. After grading, use `return_submission` to send it back to the student.

Can I manage student enrollment?

This MCP focuses on read-only operations for safety: listing students/teachers, viewing assignments, and tracking submissions. To add/remove students, use the Google Classroom web interface directly.

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Google Classroom data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 14 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Google Classroom MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Google Classroom

Ask Copilot: "Using Google Classroom, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Google Classroom MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Google Classroom through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Google Classroom + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Google Classroom MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Google Classroom MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (14)

These 14 tools become available when you connect Google Classroom to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Google Classroom to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Google Classroom + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Google Classroom MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.