Canvas MCP - AI-Powered Canvas LMS Integration
Description: Bridge Claude AI with Canvas LMS. 40+ tools for students and educators. FERPA-compliant, privacy-first design.
Keywords: Canvas LMS, MCP, Claude, AI, Education, LMS Integration

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# AI-Powered Canvas LMS Integration

Bridge Claude AI with Canvas Learning Management System. 40+ tools for students, educators, and developers. Privacy-first, FERPA-compliant design.

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40+
MCP Tools
99.7%
Token Savings
FERPA
Compliant
Features

## Everything You Need for Canvas

Comprehensive tools designed for real educational workflows, from simple queries to complex bulk operations.

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### Natural Language Interface

Ask questions like "What's due this week?" or "Which students haven't submitted?" and get instant answers from your Canvas data.

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### Code Execution API

Execute custom TypeScript for bulk operations with 99.7% token savings. Grade 90 submissions without loading them into context.

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### Privacy-First Design

FERPA-compliant with automatic data anonymization. Student data is protected before it reaches AI systems.

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### Analytics & Insights

Track student performance, assignment completion rates, peer review analytics, and more with AI-powered analysis.

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### Discussion Management

Manage discussions, post announcements, facilitate peer reviews, and grade discussion participation efficiently.

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### Developer Tools

Discover APIs with search_canvas_tools, execute TypeScript locally, and build custom integrations with the code API.

For Everyone

## Built for Your Role

Whether you're a student tracking assignments or an educator managing courses, Canvas MCP has you covered.

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### For Students

Get AI-powered assistance with your coursework and stay organized throughout the semester.

- Track upcoming assignments and deadlines
- Monitor your grades across all courses
- Manage peer review assignments
- Access course content and discussions
- Organize your TODO list

Student Guide →
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### For Educators

Enhance your teaching with powerful tools for course management and student engagement.

- Assignment and grading management
- Student analytics and tracking
- Discussion facilitation
- FERPA-compliant data handling
- Bulk messaging and announcements

Educator Guide →
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### For Developers

Leverage the code execution API for maximum efficiency with custom operations.

- Execute TypeScript locally
- 99.7% token savings on bulk ops
- Discover APIs with search tools
- Build custom integrations
- Concurrent processing with rate limits

Code API Docs →
Code Execution API

## Bulk Operations, Minimal Tokens

Traditional MCP tool calls load every submission into Claude's context. Our code execution API processes data locally, returning only summaries.

Grading 90 Submissions 99.7% Reduction
1.35M
Traditional
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3.5K
Code Exec
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bulkGrade.ts

    import { bulkGrade } from './canvas/grading';

    await bulkGrade({
      courseIdentifier: "60366",
      assignmentId: "123",
      gradingFunction: (submission) => {
        // Analysis happens locally!
        const notebook = submission.attachments
          ?.find(f => f.filename.endsWith('.ipynb'));

        if (!notebook) return null;

        return {
          points: 100,
          comment: "Great work!"
        };
      }
    });

Get Started

## Quick Installation

Get up and running with Canvas MCP in just a few minutes.

1

### Clone & Install Dependencies

Clone the repository and set up a Python virtual environment with all dependencies.

git clone https://github.com/vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp.git
cd canvas-mcp
python3 -m venv .venv && . .venv/bin/activate
pip install -e .
2

### Configure Environment

Copy the template and add your Canvas API credentials.

cp env.template .env
# Edit .env with your CANVAS_API_TOKEN and CANVAS_API_URL
3

### Configure Claude Desktop

Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration file.

{
"mcpServers": {
"canvas-api": {
"command": "/path/to/canvas-mcp/.venv/bin/canvas-mcp-server"
}
}
}
4

### Verify & Start Using

Test your connection and start interacting with Canvas through Claude.

canvas-mcp-server --test
# Then restart Claude Desktop and start chatting!
Security

## Privacy-First Design

Your data stays safe with local processing and FERPA-compliant anonymization.

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### Local Processing

Everything runs on your machine. No data is sent to external servers beyond Canvas API.

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### FERPA Compliant

Automatic student data anonymization for educators. Real names converted to anonymous IDs.

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### Self-Only Access

Students can only access their own data through Canvas API's "self" endpoints.

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### No Tracking

Your Canvas usage and AI interactions remain completely private.

Claude Code Skills

## One-Command Workflows

Pre-built skills that combine multiple tools into powerful, repeatable workflows.

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### /canvas-morning-check

Educator morning course health check. Get submission rates, identify struggling students, see grade distributions, and upcoming deadlines - all in one command.

Try: "morning check for CS 101" or "how are my students doing"
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### /canvas-week-plan

Student weekly planner. See all due dates, submission status, current grades, and pending peer reviews across all courses - prioritized by urgency.

Try: "what's due this week" or "plan my week"

### Want a Custom Skill?

Instructors: Have a repetitive workflow you'd like automated? Submit an issue describing your use case and we'll create a skill for it!

💡 Request a Skill
Compatibility

## Works with Your Favorite Tools

Canvas MCP works with any MCP-compatible client.

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Claude Desktop
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## Ready to Transform Your Canvas Experience?

Join educators and students using AI to make Canvas more powerful and intuitive.

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