Nextcloud Deck Sync For Moodle
Turn every Moodle group assignment into an organized, ready-to-go Nextcloud Deck board — automatically.
Nextcloud Deck Sync helps institutions bring project collaboration into their trusted Moodle and Nextcloud environment. Teachers continue setting up courses, groups, and assignments in Moodle, while each student group receives a structured Deck board for planning tasks, tracking progress, and working together.
Launch pricing: $500 $2,000 — save $1,500.
Automatic Group Boards
A dedicated Nextcloud Deck board is created for each eligible Moodle assignment group.
Synced Group Access
Students and teachers get board access based on their Moodle group and course role — automatically.
Built for Nextcloud Deck — the Kanban board app many schools already run.
Default columns — To Do, In Progress, Under Review, and Done — ready on every new board.
Built on tools you already trust
Nextcloud Deck Sync doesn't add a new project tool to your stack — it connects Moodle with Nextcloud Deck, so there's nothing new for staff or students to learn.
Everything to connect Moodle groups with Deck
Everything your institution needs to connect Moodle group assignments with Nextcloud Deck collaboration boards.
Automatic Group Boards
Create a dedicated Nextcloud Deck board for each eligible Moodle assignment group after Deck sync is enabled.
Moodle-First Teacher Workflow
Teachers work from the familiar Moodle assignment settings page instead of manually creating collaboration spaces elsewhere.
Ready-to-Use Project Columns
New Deck boards can start with default columns such as To Do, In Progress, Under Review, and Done.
Synced Group Access
Students and teachers are added to the right Deck boards based on their Moodle group and course role.
Institution-Controlled Collaboration
Keep group work inside your Moodle and Nextcloud environment instead of relying on unmanaged tools.
Admin Review & Resync
Administrators can review board status, retry failed board updates, and resync missing boards when course setup changes.
From assignment to Deck board in five steps
From setup to student collaboration, the integration turns Moodle group assignments into organized Nextcloud Deck workspaces.
Install & Configure
Install the Moodle and Nextcloud parts of the product, then connect both systems from their administration settings.
Key details:
- Moodle and Nextcloud work together as one managed collaboration flow
- Administrators configure the Moodle site URL and Nextcloud connection
- A dedicated Nextcloud account can manage Deck board creation
- Connection checks help confirm the setup is ready
- Site-level settings control board names and default columns
Setup Assignment Parameters
Teachers choose which Moodle group assignments should create Nextcloud Deck boards.
Key details:
- Simple assignment setting: Create Nextcloud Deck Board
- Works with Moodle group-mode assignments
- Creates boards for existing groups when a teacher enables Deck sync
- Creates boards for new groups added later
- Uses a clear board naming format based on course, group, and assignment
Group & User Verification
The integration matches Moodle course members with Nextcloud users so each person receives the correct board access.
Key details:
- Matches users by email address
- Adds students to their group board
- Gives teachers and managers the access they need to guide the work
- Updates board access when group members are added or removed
- Can support automatic Nextcloud user creation when enabled by administrators
Board Creation & Sync
Nextcloud Deck boards are created and kept aligned with Moodle group assignment activity.
Key details:
- One collaboration board for each Moodle course, group, and assignment combination
- Default project columns are added automatically
- Repeated sync of the same change updates the existing board instead of duplicating it
- Group membership changes update board access
- Boards can be archived when Moodle groups are deleted
Review & Administration
Administrators can monitor board creation activity and recover from setup or update issues without interrupting teachers.
Key details:
- Moodle report for board creation and update status
- Report showing boards created from Moodle assignments
- Retry action for failed board updates
- Resync action for missing course or assignment boards
- Nextcloud health check for configuration and account readiness
- Optional cleanup policy for archived boards
Less setup work. More visibility.
Less manual setup for teachers
Board creation happens automatically once Deck sync is enabled — no manual board setup for every group.
Fewer disconnected tools for students
Group work happens inside the Moodle and Nextcloud environment students already use.
Institution-controlled collaboration
Keep group work inside your managed environment instead of relying on unmanaged third-party tools.
Full administrative visibility
Review board status, retry failed updates, and resync boards — all from one Moodle report.
Transparent pricing
Nextcloud Deck Sync is a one-time purchase that covers your entire Moodle site — not a per-teacher or per-course fee.
A single license unlocks it across your whole Moodle site.
- Unlimited course participants
- Admin report, retry & resync tools
- Priority setup guidance & email support
- No subscription, ever
Try it for free with up to 4 active course participants — no credit card and no time limit. Upgrade whenever you're ready for larger courses.
- Up to 4 active course participants
- All core sync features enabled
- No time limit to try it
Nextcloud Deck Sync Free vs. Pro
See how Nextcloud Deck Sync Free compares with Nextcloud Deck Sync Pro.
| Features | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Create Deck boards from Moodle group assignments | ||
| Teacher assignment opt-in in Moodle | ||
| Default board columns | ||
| Student and teacher board access sync | ||
| Board creation and update status report | ||
| Retry failed board updates | ||
| Resync missing boards | ||
| Archive boards when Moodle groups are deleted | ||
| Course size | Up to 4 active course participants | Unlimited course participants |
| License activation | Free tier | $500 one-time site license |
| Support | Basic support | Priority setup guidance, email support, and maintenance |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about how Nextcloud Deck Sync connects Moodle group assignments with Nextcloud Deck.
General Questions
What does Nextcloud Deck Sync for Moodle do?
It creates Nextcloud Deck boards from Moodle group assignments and keeps board access aligned with Moodle groups.
Who is this product for?
It is built for institutions that use Moodle for learning management and Nextcloud Deck for structured group collaboration.
Do we need both Moodle and Nextcloud?
Yes. Moodle remains the course and assignment source, while Nextcloud Deck provides the collaboration boards.
Can the system create Nextcloud users automatically?
Yes, automatic user creation can be enabled by administrators. It is disabled by default so institutions can choose the account-management approach that fits their policy.
What can administrators review?
Administrators can review board creation status, board update status, failed updates, and resync actions from the Moodle report.
Still have questions? Contact our support team.
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