A minimal but better Canvas LMS MCP (Machine Conversation Protocol) server for easy access to education data through your Canvas LMS instance. This server provides a bridge between AI systems (like Cursor) and Canvas Learning Management System.
Tools
get_assignment
get_course_modules
get_course_syllabus
get_course
get_quiz
list_assignments
list_courses
list_files
list_planner_items
list_quizzes
get_module_items
get_file
Server Config
{
"mcpServers": {
"canvas": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"canvas-lms-mcp"
],
"env": {
"CANVAS_API_TOKEN": "your_canvas_api_token",
"CANVAS_BASE_URL": "https://your-institution.instructure.com"
}
}
}
}