Google Classroom MCP Server for Windsurf 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Google Classroom through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"google-classroom": {
"url": "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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Google Classroom tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your 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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Google Classroom MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Google Classroom
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Google Classroom, help me...". 14 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Google Classroom MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Google Classroom through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 14 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Google Classroom + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Google Classroom MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Google Classroom and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Google Classroom tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Google Classroom and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Google Classroom data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Google Classroom MCP Tools for Windsurf (14)
These 14 tools become available when you connect Google Classroom to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Google Classroom to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Google Classroom + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Google Classroom MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Google Classroom with your favorite client
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Connect Google Classroom to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 14 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.