Canvas API

Verified Integration

Author: @spawning•Category: ServerApplication

GitHub Repository

JSON-RPC 2.0

Protocol Standard

Sub-second

Execution Latency

Active

Operational Status

Client Configuration

— Connect Canvas API to Claude Desktop or Cursor in seconds

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

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

Architecture & Capabilities

System Overview

Integrates with Canvas LMS to allow natural language queries about academic data through Claude.

Indexed Date

7/22/2026

License

Open Source

Protocol Layer

stdio / SSE RPC

Frequently Asked Questions

Architecture and operational details for Canvas API

The Canvas API tool connects Claude AI (Desktop or Code) directly to your Canvas Learning Management System. It enables you to ask natural language questions about your academic data, such as grades, assignments, courses, and announcements, and receive real-time answers.

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