Installing the Kami external tool integration in Moodle
Enhance Moodle with Kami’s powerful tools—seamlessly integrate assignments, auto-grading, real-time student insights, and more.
Who is this for?
👤 Admin users in Moodle.
👤 Requires a Kami paid plan.
What is the Kami external tool integration for Moodle?
Install the Kami external tool integration to get the most out of your Moodle workflow:
- Create or complete Kami assignments in Moodle.
- Create auto-grading assessments using Questions AI.
- Submit work from Kami directly into Moodle.
- Get real-time Insights into class performance with Class View.
Installing the Kami external tool integration
1. Navigate to Site Administration from the top menu bar, then open the Plugins tab.
In the Activity Modules section, find and select Manage tools (listed beneath External tool).
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2. Once on the Manage tools page, you'll have the option to Add a tool via URL. To add the Kami tool, paste the following URL:
https://web.kamihq.com/api/lti/oidc/register
Then select the Add LTI Advantage button.
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⚙️You can also configure a tool manually. Selecting this will open the External tool configuration page, where you can enter the tool details individually. These fields will be automatically filled in if the tool is added via URL using the steps mentioned above.
3. After adding the Kami tool, it will be shown under the Tools section in Pending status.
Select the Activate button to change the status to Active.
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Enabling Kami in Moodle courses
With the Kami external tool integration installed, teachers can create Kami assignments when adding an activity or resource to a course.
For the Kami external tool to appear as an option in the course activity chooser, it must first be enabled in the course under More > LTI External Tools by setting the Show in activity chooser toggle to On.
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Viewing/Editing the Kami external tool integration
Once the Kami external tool has been added, the following 3 icons will become available when viewing it in the Tools section (from Site Administration > Plugins > Manage tools):
🔍 Tool configuration details — This opens a pop-up window containing the Tool configuration details. An email button is also available to send the configuration info via email.
✏️ External tool configuration — This opens the External tool configuration page. Note: All tool settings will be auto-populated when adding a tool by URL. The drop-down sections (Restrict to category, Services, Privacy, & Miscellaneous) contain various additional settings that can be modified.
🗑️ Delete — This removes the tool from your Moodle environment. A pop-up will appear requesting confirmation to delete.
