Canvas Assignment Assistant MCP Server

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About Canvas Assignment Assistant MCP Server

An MCP Server for Canvas / Instructure to help pull Assignment details and deadlines

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Overview

What is Canvas Assignment Assistant MCP Server?

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets you interact with Canvas/Instructure courses and assignments directly from an LLM client like Claude Desktop. It retrieves, searches, and summarizes course and assignment information programmatically.

How to use Canvas Assignment Assistant MCP Server?

Install the .mcpb bundle in your MCP‑compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) and configure your Canvas API token and Canvas domain when prompted. Use tools such as list_courses, search_assignments, and get_assignment to fetch and filter data.

Key features of Canvas Assignment Assistant MCP Server

List courses filtered by state (active, completed, or all)
Search assignments across courses with multiple filters
Filter by search query, due date range, or specific course
Exclude completed courses from search results
Get full assignment details in HTML, plain text, or markdown
Access assignment content via a standardized URI resource

Use cases of Canvas Assignment Assistant MCP Server

Check upcoming assignment due dates for all active courses
Quickly find assignments by keyword across the entire Canvas account
Summarize assignment instructions in a markdown format for note‑taking
Review completed assignments by including those courses in searches

Frequently asked questions

How do I get my Canvas API token?

Log into Canvas, go to Account > Settings, scroll to "Approved Integrations", click "New Access Token", and copy the generated token.

What should I do if my token is invalid?

Regenerate your Canvas API token and ensure it has appropriate permissions.

What if my domain is incorrect?

Double‑check your Canvas institution domain (e.g., `canvas.youruniversity.edu`) and verify there are no typos.

Is this an official Canvas tool?

No, this is an unofficial Canvas MCP and is not affiliated with Canvas or Instructure.

What are the prerequisites?

An MCP‑compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor), a Canvas LMS account, a Canvas API token, and your Canvas domain.

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