MCP Canvas LMS for Teachers

Connect Claude and other AI agents to your Canvas LMS institution. Automate grading workflows, manage assignments, communicate with students, and more.

Features

• List and manage courses, modules, and files
• Create and update assignments and quizzes
• View and submit grades and rubrics
• Manage student groups
• Access calendar events
• Send announcements and messages

Setup

Requirements

• Node.js >= 18
• A Canvas LMS API token (how to get one)

Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@charlie.act7/canvas-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_CANVAS_API_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_API_DOMAIN": "<YOUR_CANVAS_DOMAIN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace <YOUR_CANVAS_API_TOKEN> with your token and <YOUR_CANVAS_DOMAIN> with your institution's URL (e.g.
https://canvas.myschool.edu).