Canvas API MCP

io.github.JohannsenLum/canvas-api-mcp

MCP server exposing the Canvas LMS REST API (1,116 endpoints) for AI assistants

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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-api-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • CANVAS_BASE_URLrequiredBase URL of your Canvas LMS instance, e.g. https://yourschool.instructure.com
  • CANVAS_TOKENrequiredsecretCanvas API access token (Canvas: Account > Settings > 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
1.1.0
Registry
active
Published
8/12/2026

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