Noodle

Direct client-side sync of Moodle assignments and grades to Google Tasks

Noodle is a decentralized, private companion extension that transforms Tel Aviv University's Moodle into a lightning-fast, modern productivity dashboard with direct Google Tasks integration. WHO IS NOODLE FOR? • Tel Aviv University (TAU) students who want a fast, clean overview of their academic deadlines. • Students looking to automatically sync Moodle assignments with Google Tasks and Google Calendar. • Anyone tired of navigating through nested Moodle folders, slow page loads, and buried Zoom links. KEY FEATURES: 1. THE COCKPIT DASHBOARD • "Next Up" Spotlight: Real-time countdown timer to your closest deadline with 1-click submission. • Upcoming Tasks Queue: Chronological, unified feed of pending assignments across all courses. • 1-Click Complete & Hide: Mark assignments done or hide optional assignments to declutter your view. 2. INTERACTIVE CALENDAR & ASSIGNMENTS FEED • Split-Pane Monthly Calendar: Side-by-side view with color-coded assignment pills. • Instant Search & Filter: Filter by To Do, Past Due, Completed, or Hidden, with instant keyword search. • Lab Course Smart Hiding: Automatically detects laboratory courses and offers to hide bulk catalogs of optional assignments. 3. DIRECT GOOGLE TASKS SYNC • Automatic client-side synchronization to your Google Tasks account. • Silent token refresh with zero intermediate servers or third-party tracking. • Option to exclude assignments lacking explicit deadlines. 4. ACTIONABLE TOOLBAR POPUP & URGENCY BADGE • Dynamic icon badge counting pending tasks (Red: <=24h, Amber: <=72h, Coral: upcoming). • Live Zoom Banner: Pulsing alert when a course Zoom session is live now, with a 1-click Join button. • Fast completion checkboxes directly inside the popup. 5. COURSE MATERIALS & ZOOM HUB • Centralized Zoom lecture & recitation schedule. • Topic section accordions with inline file previews and fast downloads. • "Open in Moodle" direct shortcuts. 6. PERSONALIZATION & LOCALIZATION • Rename courses with custom nicknames and choose from 14 warm pastel color swatches. • Semester partitioning (Semester A, Semester B, Summer, Yearly). • Light, Dark, and Coffee themes. • Full Hebrew (RTL) and English support. PRIVACY & SECURITY: • Local-First: Noodle has NO intermediate backend or server. • Credentials and data are stored locally in your browser and sent only to tau.ac.il and Google APIs. • Open source and student-built.