Canvas MCP Server

What is Canvas MCP Server?

Canvas MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation designed to interact programmatically with the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) API.

How to use Canvas MCP Server?

To use the Canvas MCP Server, clone the repository, install the dependencies, set up the required environment variables, build the project, and start the server. You can also integrate it with Cursor for enhanced functionality.

Key features of Canvas MCP Server?

• Lists courses from Canvas LMS with optional enrollment type filtering.
• Provides interactive help prompts for using the tools.

Use cases of Canvas MCP Server?

1. Automating course management tasks in Canvas LMS.
2. Integrating Canvas LMS functionalities into other applications.
3. Enhancing user experience with interactive help prompts.

FAQ from Canvas MCP Server?

• What are the prerequisites for using Canvas MCP Server?

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

• How do I connect Canvas MCP Server with Cursor?

You need to configure the MCP settings in Cursor to include the Canvas MCP Server details.

• What should I do if I encounter issues?

Check your environment variables, verify your Canvas API token permissions, and consult the server logs for error messages.