SERVER

Canvas API MCP

Rank #9,196

io.github.JohannsenLum/canvas-api-mcp

MCP server exposing the Canvas LMS REST API (1,116 endpoints) for AI assistants

7 versions

3 GitHub stars

by JohannsenLum (3 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 7, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 12, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Canvas API MCP

Canvas API MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by JohannsenLum. It ranks #9,196 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3 GitHub stars. Canvas API MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 7 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 7, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 12, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Canvas API MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Canvas API MCP

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

CANVAS_BASE_URL · required
CANVAS_TOKEN · required
CANVAS_MAX_PAGES · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Canvas API MCP and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add canvas-api-mcp -e "CANVAS_BASE_URL=<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>" -e "CANVAS_TOKEN=<your CANVAS_TOKEN>" -e "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES=<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>" -- uvx canvas-api-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.canvas-api-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["canvas-api-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.canvas-api-mcp.env]
CANVAS_BASE_URL = "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>"
CANVAS_TOKEN = "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>"
CANVAS_MAX_PAGES = "<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-api-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES": "<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-api-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES": "<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "canvas-api-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES": "<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-api-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES": "<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-api-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "canvas-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "<your CANVAS_BASE_URL>",
        "CANVAS_TOKEN": "<your CANVAS_TOKEN>",
        "CANVAS_MAX_PAGES": "<your CANVAS_MAX_PAGES>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by JohannsenLum

View all JohannsenLum servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Canvas API MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 7, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 12, 2026
Version history: 7 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 7, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Aug 7, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (7)

Version	Published
1.1.0	Aug 12, 2026
1.0.0	Aug 10, 2026
0.0.5	Aug 10, 2026
0.0.4	Aug 9, 2026
0.0.3	Aug 7, 2026
0.0.2	Aug 7, 2026
0.0.1	Aug 7, 2026

STANDING

#9,196of 144,396 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 135,200 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Canvas API MCP?: Canvas API MCP is maintained by JohannsenLum, which publishes 3 MCP servers (13 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Canvas API MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Canvas API MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Canvas API MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 7 versions of Canvas API MCP, most recently published on Aug 12, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Canvas API MCP?: The source code for Canvas API MCP is hosted at github.com/JohannsenLum/canvas-api-mcp.

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