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Canvas API MCP

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Getting Started

npx @getmcp/cli add io.github.JohannsenLum/canvas-api-mcp

Requires Python 3.10+. Community-contributed server. Review source before installing.

Required Environment Variables

CANVAS_BASE_URL
Base URL of your Canvas LMS instance, e.g. https://yourschool.instructure.com
CANVAS_TOKEN
Canvas API access token (Canvas: Account > Settings > New Access Token)

Configuration

Config file: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

JSON

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io.github.JohannsenLum/canvas-api-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "",
        "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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