概要
What is Canvas LMS (Local-First)?
Canvas LMS (Local-First) is a local-first MCP server that exposes the Canvas REST API as MCP tools. It is built for instructors who want to drive the LMS from any MCP-compatible client, such as Claude Code or Claude Desktop. The API token is stored in a local ~/.canvas.env file, and the server runs as a single auditable file.
How to use Canvas LMS (Local-First)?
Install the package with pip install canvas-local-mcp. Set your Canvas API token in ~/.canvas.env with permissions chmod 600. Then configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the command canvas-local-mcp as the server command.
Key features of Canvas LMS (Local-First)?
- Exposes 10 Canvas REST API endpoints as MCP tools.
- Includes a bulk dump script for offline course indexing.
- Runs locally as a single auditable file.
- Uses token-based authentication via a local env file.
- Compatible with any MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop).
Use cases of Canvas LMS (Local-First)?
- Instructors can cross-search course materials without using the Canvas UI.
- Bulk download course content for offline indexing and querying.
- Retrieve upcoming assignments,
