Canvas MCP Server

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Overview

What is Canvas MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Canvas LMS API. It provides tools to interact with Canvas programmatically, such as listing courses with optional enrollment type filtering, and integrates with the Cursor client for AI-assisted workflows.

How to use Canvas MCP Server?

Install dependencies (npm install), set environment variables CANVAS_BASE_URL and CANVAS_ACCESS_TOKEN, build (npm run build), and start (npm start). Then configure the server in Cursor’s MCP settings using the provided JSON snippet and restart Cursor to access the tools.

Key features of Canvas MCP Server

Lists courses from Canvas LMS with optional enrollment type filtering
Interactive help prompt (list-courses-help) for tool usage guidance
Built with TypeScript and the MCP SDK
Integrates directly with the Cursor client as an MCP server
Easy setup via environment variables and npm scripts

Use cases of Canvas MCP Server

Quickly retrieve a list of Canvas courses in a development or AI-assisted environment
Filter courses by enrollment type (teacher, student, ta) for targeted queries
Integrate Canvas data into an agentic workflow using Cursor’s MCP tools panel
Extend functionality by adding new API methods and tools through the provided SDK

Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed to run Canvas MCP Server?

Node.js 18 or later, a Canvas LMS instance, a Canvas API access token, and the Cursor client for integration.

How do I connect Canvas MCP Server to Cursor?

Add the server configuration in Cursor’s MCP settings using the provided JSON snippet, specifying the command `npm start` and the correct working directory. Then restart Cursor.

What tools does Canvas MCP Server provide?

The server offers `list_courses` (with optional `enrollment_type` parameter) and `list-courses-help`, an interactive prompt.

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

Check that environment variables are set correctly, verify your Canvas API token has necessary permissions, review Cursor’s MCP server logs for errors, and ensure the server path in Cursor’s configuration is correct.

Can I add new features to the server?

Yes. Add new API methods to the `CanvasAPI` class, register them as tools using `server.tool()`, and create help prompts with `server.prompt()`. Build and test your changes.

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