# Canvas MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to integrate your Canvas LMS with AI assistants, enabling seamless retrieval of course and assignment information through natural language inputs. It solves problems of accessibility and ease of use for students, providing a secure and simplified way to connect with their learning management system. The Canvas MCP Server takes in natural language queries and outputs relevant course and assignment details, making it ideal for use in educational settings where students need to quickly access information.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/taciturnaxolotl-canvas-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/taciturnaxolotl-canvas-mcp

## Description

Connects Canvas LMS to AI assistants, enabling users to list courses and retrieve assignment details through natural language. It features secure multi-institution support with encrypted token storage and a simplified setup process for students.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.79
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/acmq0yfk3h)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/taciturnaxolotl/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": "taciturnaxolotl-canvas-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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