Canvas LMS (Local-First)

Name: Canvas LMS (Local-First)
Author: admin978

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About Canvas LMS (Local-First)

Local-first MCP server for Canvas LMS. Stdio transport, token stays on your machine, no third-party broker.

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Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-local": {
      "command": "canvas-local-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

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.