io.github.chrischall/canvas-parent-mcp

io.github.chrischall/canvas-parent-mcp

Canvas LMS (Instructure) for Claude — courses, grades, assignments, planner, files

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-parent-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "canvas-parent-mcp@2.2.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_PASSWORD": "<your CANVAS_PASSWORD>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_CLIENT_SECRET": "<your CANVAS_CLIENT_SECRET>",
        "CANVAS_REFRESH_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_REFRESH_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • CANVAS_BASE_URLrequiredCanvas instance base URL, e.g. https://cms.instructure.com
  • CANVAS_PASSWORDsecretCanvas password (recommended) — required iff CANVAS_USERNAME is set
  • CANVAS_TOKENsecretCanvas personal access token (advanced) — most schools have disabled token creation
  • CANVAS_CLIENT_SECRETsecretCanvas OAuth client secret (advanced)
  • CANVAS_REFRESH_TOKENsecretCanvas OAuth refresh token (advanced) — bootstrap via canvas-parent-mcp-qr-login

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

Category
Developer Tools
Version
2.2.3
Registry
active
Published
11/7/2026

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