Canvas MCP Server

What is Canvas MCP Server?

Canvas MCP Server is a server designed to facilitate integration with Canvas LMS through the Model Context Protocol, enabling interaction with course-related information such as assignments and course details.

How to use Canvas MCP Server?

To use the Canvas MCP Server, clone the repository, install the required dependencies, set up your Canvas API credentials in a .env file, and run the server using Python. Once the server is running, you can connect it with Cursor to interact with your Canvas courses.

Key features of Canvas MCP Server?

• Retrieve course information and details
• List all active courses
• Access course assignments and upcoming assignments
• Generate summaries for courses

Use cases of Canvas MCP Server?

1. Querying upcoming assignments for a specific course.
2. Retrieving details about active courses.
3. Generating summaries of course content for better understanding.

FAQ from Canvas MCP Server?

• What are the prerequisites for using the server?

You need Python 3.7 or higher, a Canvas API access token, and the URL of your Canvas instance.

• How do I start the server?

You can start the server by running python mcp_server.py after setting up your environment variables.

• Can I use this server with other applications?

Yes! The server can be integrated with applications like Cursor for enhanced functionality.