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Canvas LMS MCP Server

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Other

Transports

stdio

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MisterCommand

About Canvas LMS MCP Server

MCP server for accessing the Canvas LMS for students

#ai#mcp#canvas-lms#canvas-lms-api#llm#tool-calling#mcp-server

Canvas LMS MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-canvas-lms"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_ACCESS_TOKEN": "key",
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "https://..."
      },
      "transportType": "stdio"
    }
  }
}

Canvas LMS MCP Server tools

3

Get all courses for the current user from Canvas LMS

Get all announcements for a specific course from Canvas LMS

Get all assignments for a specific course from Canvas LMS

Overview

What is 🎓 Canvas LMS MCP Server 🎓?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that integrates with the Canvas LMS API to let students access their Canvas resources—courses, announcements, and assignments—directly through an MCP‑compatible client.

How to use 🎓 Canvas LMS MCP Server 🎓?

Configure the server in your MCP client’s settings using npx -y mcp-canvas-lms and set the environment variables CANVAS_ACCESS_TOKEN (your Canvas API token) and CANVAS_BASE_URL (e.g., https://canvas.ust.hk). Once connected, invoke the provided tools (get_courses, get_announcements, get_assignments) to retrieve Canvas data.

Key features of 🎓 Canvas LMS MCP Server 🎓

  • get_courses – retrieves all courses for the current user.
  • get_announcements – fetches announcements from a course after a given date.
  • get_assignments – gets assignments from a course due before a specific date.
  • Uses stdio transport for easy integration with MCP clients.
  • Requires only a Canvas API token and base URL to connect.

Use cases of 🎓 Canvas LMS MCP Server 🎓

  • A student lists all their active Canvas courses.
  • A student checks recent announcements from a course.
  • A student retrieves upcoming assignments due before a deadline.
  • A developer builds an AI assistant that can fetch Canvas data on demand.

Frequently asked questions

1

What environment variables are required?

`CANVAS_ACCESS_TOKEN` (your Canvas API token) and `CANVAS_BASE_URL` (the base URL of your Canvas instance, e.g., `https://canvas.ust.hk`).

2

How do I get a Canvas API token?

Create a new access token at **sidebar** > **Profile** > **Settings** (`/profile/settings`) > **Approved Integrations** > **New Access Token**. Your admin may disable this option, in which case you cannot create a token.

3

What transport does the server use?

It uses `stdio` transport, as indicated in the installation configuration.

4

What runtime does it require?

The server is a Node.js project (you need `npm`/`npx` to run the installation command `npx -y mcp-canvas-lms`).

5

Can I use this server with any Canvas instance?

Yes, by setting `CANVAS_BASE_URL` to the base URL of your institution’s Canvas instance.

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