Canvas Lms Mcp Local

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Student-focused Canvas LMS: 209 tools for grades, deadlines, submissions and study planning.

Getting Started

npx @getmcp/cli add io.github.Fireiscoolsolo/canvas-lms-mcp-local

Requires Node.js 18+. Community-contributed server. Review source before installing.

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Required Environment Variables

CANVAS_API_TOKEN
Canvas personal access token (Account > Settings > Approved Integrations > New Access Token)
CANVAS_BASE_URL
Your school's Canvas address, e.g. https://yourschool.instructure.com

Configuration

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

JSON

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io.github.Fireiscoolsolo/canvas-lms-mcp-local": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "canvas-lms-mcp-local"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_API_TOKEN": "",
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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