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.

nextcloud Deck

Built for Nextcloud Deck — the Kanban board app many schools already run.

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Default columns — To Do, In Progress, Under Review, and Done — ready on every new board.

Why schools pick it

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.

Institution-controlled
Self-hosted
Auto-synced access
Admin oversight
Key features

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.

How it works

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
Assignment Setup
User Verification
Board Sync
Review
01

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Why institutions choose it

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.

Pricing

Transparent pricing

Nextcloud Deck Sync is a one-time purchase that covers your entire Moodle site — not a per-teacher or per-course fee.

Site license
Nextcloud Deck Sync
$2,000 $500 one-time
Save $1,500 — launch pricing

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
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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
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Feature comparison

Nextcloud Deck Sync Free vs. Pro

See how Nextcloud Deck Sync Free compares with Nextcloud Deck Sync Pro.

FeaturesFreePro
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
FAQ

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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