Canvas MCP Server

What is Canvas MCP Server?

Canvas MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the Canvas LMS API. It provides tools for managing courses, users, content, assessments, and quizzes in Canvas.

How to use Canvas MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (npm install), create a .env file with your Canvas API token and URL, then build (npm run build) and start (npm start). To use with Claude for Desktop or Anything LLM, add a JSON configuration pointing to the built index.js file.

Key features of Canvas MCP Server

• Secure authentication with Canvas API tokens
• Course management: retrieve, list, and update courses
• User management: view, enroll, and message users
• Content management: pages, modules, and module items
• Assessment management: assignments, grading, and announcements
• Quiz management: create, update, and grade quizzes

Use cases of Canvas MCP Server

• Automate course setup and content management
• Retrieve and update student grades and submissions
• Create and manage quizzes with questions
• Send messages and announcements to course members
• Enroll or remove users from courses