Is io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp safe to use?

io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp?

io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.

What can io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp do?

io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp provides 40 tools: get_my_upcoming_assignments, get_my_todo_items, get_my_submission_status, get_my_course_grades, get_my_peer_reviews_todo and 35 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp?

io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code, windsurf. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.

Is io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp actively maintained?

io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 14 days ago. It has 134 GitHub stars.

io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp

skills

Canvas LMS integration for students and educators with FERPA-compliant analytics and workflows

134 1.2M/wk 40 tools GitHub npm

No known CVEs

No license

Actively maintained

Last commit 14d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio, sse, http

40 tools · ~1.5k tok

Grade C · 0.8% of 200K ctx

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Education

Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas": {
      "url": "https://mcp.illinihunt.org/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-Canvas-URL": "https://your-school.instructure.com/api/v1",
        "X-Canvas-Token": "your_canvas_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp does

MCP server for Canvas LMS with 87 tools and 8 agent skills. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and 40+ other agents.

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Score breakdown

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~1.5k tokens total

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Is io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp safe to use?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp do?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp provides 40 tools: get_my_upcoming_assignments, get_my_todo_items, get_my_submission_status, get_my_course_grades, get_my_peer_reviews_todo and 35 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code, windsurf. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 14 days ago. It has 134 GitHub stars.

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse, http · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas": {
      "url": "https://mcp.illinihunt.org/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-Canvas-URL": "https://your-school.instructure.com/api/v1",
        "X-Canvas-Token": "your_canvas_api_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Read me

What io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp does

MCP server for Canvas LMS with 87 tools and 8 agent skills. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and 40+ other agents.

Test This Server

Run this in your terminal to verify the server starts. Then let us know if it worked — your result helps other developers.

npx -y 'skills' 2>&1 | head -1 && echo "✓ Server started successfully"

After testing, let us know if it worked:

README

Canvas MCP Server

MCP server for Canvas LMS with 88 tools and 8 agent skills. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, and 40+ other agents.

npx skills add vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp

For AI Agents

Canvas MCP provides 88 tools for interacting with Canvas LMS. Tools are organized by user type:

Student Tools (click to expand)

Tool	Purpose	Example Prompt
`get_my_upcoming_assignments`	Due dates for next N days	"What's due this week?"
`get_my_todo_items`	Canvas TODO list	"Show my TODO list"
`get_my_submission_status`	Submitted vs missing	"Have I submitted everything?"
`get_my_course_grades`	Current grades	"What are my grades?"
`get_my_peer_reviews_todo`	Pending peer reviews	"What peer reviews do I need to do?"

Educator Tools (click to expand)

Tool	Purpose	Example Prompt
`list_assignments`	All assignments in course	"Show assignments in BADM 350"
`create_assignment`	Create new assignment	"Create an assignment due Jan 26 with online text submission"
`update_assignment`	Update existing assignment	"Change the due date for Assignment 3 to Feb 15"
`list_submissions`	Student submissions	"Who submitted Assignment 3?"
`bulk_grade_submissions`	Grade multiple at once	"Grade these 10 students"
`get_assignment_analytics`	Performance stats	"Show analytics for Quiz 2"
`send_conversation`	Message students	"Message students who haven't submitted"
`create_announcement`	Post announcements	"Announce the exam date change"
Module Management
`create_module`	Create course module	"Create a module for Week 5"
`update_module`	Update module settings	"Rename the midterm module"
`add_module_item`	Add content to module	"Add the syllabus page to Week 1"
`delete_module`	Remove a module	"Delete the empty test module"
Page & Content
`create_page`	Create course page	"Create a page for office hours"
`edit_page_content`	Update page content	"Update the syllabus page"
`update_page_settings`	Publish/unpublish pages	"Publish all Week 3 pages"
`bulk_update_pages`	Batch page operations	"Unpublish all draft pages"
File Management
`upload_course_file`	Upload local file to Canvas	"Upload syllabus.pdf to the course"

Shared Tools (click to expand)

Tool	Purpose
`list_courses`	All enrolled courses
`get_course_details`	Course info + syllabus
`list_pages`	Course pages
`get_page_content`	Read page content
`list_modules`	List course modules
`list_module_items`	Items within a module
`list_discussion_topics`	Discussion forums
`list_discussion_entries`	Posts in a discussion
`post_discussion_entry`	Add a discussion post
`reply_to_discussion_entry`	Reply to a post

Learning Designer Tools (course design & QC)

Tool	Purpose	Example Prompt

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Scored, not listed

Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

85/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−15

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

Checked skills against OSV.dev.

Inventory

Tools (40)

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~1.5k tokens total

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp safe to use?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
What can io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp do?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp provides 40 tools: get_my_upcoming_assignments, get_my_todo_items, get_my_submission_status, get_my_course_grades, get_my_peer_reviews_todo and 35 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code, windsurf. It uses stdio and sse and http transport.
Is io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 14 days ago. It has 134 GitHub stars.

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