Canvas

Verified Integration

Author: @automating•Category: ServerApplication

GitHub Repository

JSON-RPC 2.0

Protocol Standard

Sub-second

Execution Latency

Active

Operational Status

Client Configuration

— Connect Canvas to Claude Desktop or Cursor in seconds

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-5": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-canvas-5"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows).

Architecture & Capabilities

System Overview

Integrate AI agents with Canvas LMS and Gradescope to manage courses, find resources, and interact with assignments.

Indexed Date

7/22/2026

License

Open Source

Protocol Layer

stdio / SSE RPC

Frequently Asked Questions

Architecture and operational details for Canvas

It allows AI agents to find relevant course resources using natural language, get detailed breakdowns of upcoming assignments, access Gradescope courses and submission statuses, and retrieve Canvas modules, items, files, and calendar events.

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