io.github.admin978/canvas-mcp

io.github.admin978/canvas-mcp

Local-first MCP server for Canvas LMS. Stdio transport, no third-party broker.

Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-local-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • CANVAS_BASE_URLrequiredCanvas institution root URL (no /api/v1 suffix), e.g. https://your-institution.instructure.com
  • CANVAS_TOKENrequiredsecretCanvas personal access token (Account -> Settings -> Approved Integrations -> New Access Token)

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
0.1.3
Registry
active
Published
7/24/2026
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