Gradescope to Cal

Gradescope to Cal is a browser extension designed to automate the process of syncing assignments and grades from Gradescope to Google Calendar. Aimed at students managing multiple courses and deadlines, the tool addresses the challenge of keeping track of assignments, due dates, and grades without manual entry or constant checking of Gradescope. By extracting assignment information directly from the Gradescope pages a user visits, the extension creates, updates, and deletes calendar events corresponding to assignments, ensuring that deadlines are visible and reminders are set across devices.

The extension operates with a privacy-first, zero-server architecture, meaning all data processing and storage occur locally within the user's browser. No user data is sent to external servers, and there is no collection of personal information, analytics, or tracking. com to read assignment details such as names, due dates, course information, and assignment URLs. It does not access other websites or the user's full calendar, and only the events it creates are managed.

Gradescope to Cal supports Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge browsers on computers. Once installed and authorized, it automatically extracts and syncs assignments, performing background checks every 24 hours to ensure new assignments are captured and calendar events are updated. The tool can handle hundreds of assignments quickly, with extraction times under two seconds, and supports intelligent detection of assignment types, due dates, and course sections. ics files, with customization options for colors, reminders, and display settings.

Grade tracking is available through the extension's popup, allowing students to view their grades at a glance, with all information stored locally. Gradescope to Cal is open source and free to use, and its code is available for audit on GitHub. The tool is designed for a one-time setup, after which it continues to operate automatically, aiming to eliminate missed deadlines and manual tracking for students.