Google Classroom#

Access Google Classroom via the Google Classroom API with OAuth authentication. Manage courses, coursework, students, teachers, submissions, and announcements.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Google Classroom API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps#

Step 1: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect Google Classroom_App-specific connection GIF coming soon_Run the install command in OpenClawSign in and approve the deviceOpen the dashboard and connect Google Classroom

How It Works#

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│ Google Classroom │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │   API (REST)     │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Google Classroom                   │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │Classroom │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │ Courses  │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install#

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Google Classroom again."

Quick Start#

bash

# List courses
clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_list_courses" --params '{}'

# Get course details
clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_get_course" --params '{"id": "course-id"}'

# List students in a course
clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_list_students" --params '{"course_id": "course-id"}'

# List coursework
clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_list_course_work" --params '{"course_id": "course-id"}'

Authentication#

All Google Classroom tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Google account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Google Classroom API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected#

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-classroom and connect Google Classroom.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management#

List Connections#

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for google-classroom in the list.

Verify Connection#

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration google-classroom

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Google Classroom.

Reconnect#

If Google Classroom tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-classroom
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration google-classroom

Security & Permissions#

• Access is scoped to Google Classroom courses the connected account can manage.
• Teachers can manage their own courses; students have read-only access to their enrolled courses.
• All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any coursework creation, announcement posting, or grade changes, confirm the intended effect with the user.
• Destructive actions (deleting coursework, removing students) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.

Tool Reference#

Courses#

ToolDescriptionModegoogle_classroom_list_coursesList courses the user is enrolled in or teachesReadgoogle_classroom_get_courseGet course detailsReadgoogle_classroom_create_courseCreate a new courseWritegoogle_classroom_update_courseUpdate course name, description, or sectionWritegoogle_classroom_delete_courseDelete a courseWrite

Coursework#

ToolDescriptionModegoogle_classroom_list_course_workList all coursework in a courseReadgoogle_classroom_get_course_workGet specific coursework detailsReadgoogle_classroom_create_course_workCreate new assignment or questionWritegoogle_classroom_update_course_workUpdate an existing assignmentWritegoogle_classroom_delete_course_workDelete courseworkWrite

Students & Teachers#

ToolDescriptionModegoogle_classroom_list_studentsList students enrolled in a courseReadgoogle_classroom_list_teachersList teachers of a courseReadgoogle_classroom_add_studentAdd a student to a courseWritegoogle_classroom_add_teacherAdd a teacher to a courseWritegoogle_classroom_remove_studentRemove a student from a courseWritegoogle_classroom_remove_teacherRemove a teacher from a courseWrite

Submissions#

ToolDescriptionModegoogle_classroom_list_submissionsList student submissions for courseworkReadgoogle_classroom_get_submissionGet submission details and gradeReadgoogle_classroom_patch_submissionUpdate submission grade or statusWrite

Announcements#

ToolDescriptionModegoogle_classroom_list_announcementsList announcements in a courseReadgoogle_classroom_create_announcementPost an announcement to a courseWritegoogle_classroom_delete_announcementDelete an announcementWrite

Code Examples#

List all courses#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_list_courses" \
  --params '{}'

List students in a course#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_list_students" \
  --params '{
    "course_id": "course-id"
  }'

Create a new assignment#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_create_course_work" \
  --params '{
    "course_id": "course-id",
    "title": "Week 5 Homework",
    "description": "Complete exercises 1-10 from Chapter 5",
    "due_date": {
      "year": 2025,
      "month": 2,
      "day": 15
    },
    "work_type": "ASSIGNMENT",
    "state": "PUBLISHED"
  }'

Post an announcement#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "google_classroom_create_announcement" \
  --params '{
    "course_id": "course-id",
    "text": "Reminder: The midterm exam is scheduled for next Tuesday. Please review Chapters 1-8.",
    "state": "PUBLISHED"
  }'

Discovery Workflow#

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Google Classroom is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration google-classroom to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration google-classroom.
5. If no Google Classroom tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-classroom.

Execution Workflow#

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe → call                      │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List courses → Get course → List students         │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call           │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview announcement → User confirms              │
│           → Execute post                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes#

• Course IDs are unique strings (e.g., abc123xyz) assigned by Google Classroom.
• Only teachers and administrators can create or modify coursework and announcements.
• Students can only view their own submissions and grades.
• Coursework due_date requires year, month, and day fields.
• Deleting a course removes all associated coursework, submissions, and announcements.

Error Handling#

Status / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration google-classroom.Missing connectionGoogle Classroom is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-classroom.404 Not FoundCourse, student, or coursework does not exist. Verify the IDs.403 ForbiddenThe connected account is not a teacher or admin for this course.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   openclaw plugins list
   
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

3. If a fresh chat does not help, run: bash

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call#

1. Ensure the integration slug is exactly google-classroom.
2. Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
3. For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.

Resources#

• Google Classroom API Reference
• Google Classroom API Overview
• ClawLink
• ClawLink Docs
• ClawLink Verification

Related Skills#

• Google Calendar — For scheduling class sessions
• Google Drive — For file management in Classroom

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