# Canvas LMS

> Use this tool when you need to automate and integrate Canvas Learning Management System workflows, such as course management, assignment submission, and messaging, to streamline student and educator experiences. It provides comprehensive access to 31 specialized tools and supports all major Canvas API operations, including viewing courses, submitting work, and managing conversations. Ideal for AI-powered educational assistants, automated student workflow tools, and Canvas integration applications, this tool simplifies educational workflows and enhances productivity.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/plyght-canvas-lms  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/plyght-canvas-lms

## Description

A Canvas LMS MCP server that provides comprehensive access to Canvas Learning Management System through 31 specialized tools covering student workflows including course management, assignment submission, messaging, calendar events, grades, and content access. Built with TypeScript and featuring robust error handling, the server supports all major Canvas API operations from viewing courses and assignments to submitting work, managing conversations with advanced filtering (inbox, starred, archived), and accessing course materials like modules, files, and quizzes. The implementation includes conversation management tools for marking messages as read/unread, starring, archiving, and deletion, making it useful for AI-powered educational assistants, automated student workflow tools, and Canvas integration applications.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.94
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** productivity
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/plyght-canvas-lms)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/plyght/canvas-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "plyght-canvas-lms"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/plyght-canvas-lms` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/plyght-canvas-lms/pull`

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