How do I connect Canvas MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `canvas-local-mcp` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code as compatible clients.

Is Canvas MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Canvas MCP Server do?

Canvas MCP Server documents 9 tools to the agent, including get_file_info, get_grades, get_page. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Canvas MCP

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Local-first Canvas LMS MCP server. Stdio transport, ~125 lines of Python.

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$canvas-local-mcp

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Project instructions

canvas-lmsclaudeclaude-codemcpmodel-context-protocolpythonstudent-tools

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9 of 9 tools

Documented tools (9)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

get_file_info

get_grades

get_page

list_announcements

list_assignments

list_courses

list_modules

planner_items

upcoming_events

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about Canvas MCP Server

How do I connect Canvas MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `canvas-local-mcp` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code as compatible clients.
Is Canvas MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Canvas MCP Server do?: Canvas MCP Server documents 9 tools to the agent, including get_file_info, get_grades, get_page. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.