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Canvas LMS (Local-First)

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About Canvas LMS (Local-First)

Local-first MCP server for Canvas LMS. Stdio transport, token stays on your machine, no third-party broker.

#education#canvas#lms#students#stdio#python

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-local": {
      "command": "canvas-local-mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Canvas LMS (Local-First)?

Canvas LMS (Local-First) is a local-first MCP server that exposes the Canvas REST API as MCP tools. It is built for instructors who want to drive the LMS from any MCP-compatible client, such as Claude Code or Claude Desktop. The API token is stored in a local ~/.canvas.env file, and the server runs as a single auditable file.

How to use Canvas LMS (Local-First)?

Install the package with pip install canvas-local-mcp. Set your Canvas API token in ~/.canvas.env with permissions chmod 600. Then configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the command canvas-local-mcp as the server command.

Key features of Canvas LMS (Local-First)?

  • Exposes 10 Canvas REST API endpoints as MCP tools.
  • Includes a bulk dump script for offline course indexing.
  • Runs locally as a single auditable file.
  • Uses token-based authentication via a local env file.
  • Compatible with any MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop).

Use cases of Canvas LMS (Local-First)?

  • Instructors can cross-search course materials without using the Canvas UI.
  • Bulk download course content for offline indexing and querying.
  • Retrieve upcoming assignments,

Comments

Basic information

Category

Other

Transports

stdio

Author

admin978

Submitted by

Marcos García Manzano

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