Canvas LMS Connector for AI agents.

45 live capabilities

Automate course administration and student management across your learning platform.

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Why people use Canvas LMS

Canvas LMS Course Management for Educators

This Connector changes the dynamic by turning those actions into simple conversation. Instead of a multi-click journey, you can just tell your agent to "Create a new quiz for Biology 101" or "List all submissions for the midterm." You get the results immediately, skipping the UI entirely and staying focused on teaching rather than data entry.

What Vinkius changes

You get a conversational interface for your entire Canvas LMS backend.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Bulk Student Onboarding

An admin creates 50 new users and assigns them roles in seconds using create_user and create_role.
Real-world use case 02

Course Audit

A teacher asks the agent to list all modules and pages to ensure every lesson is present before the semester starts.
Real-world use case 03

Quick Grading

A tutor pulls a list of submissions and grades them one by one via the chat interface using grade_submission.

Complete set · 45capabilities

The complete Canvas LMS capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Canvas LMS.

Capability set01 / 12

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

01 Capability
Get activity stream
View the current user's activity stream. This helps you see recent actions and updates in real time.
02 Capability
Get sub accounts
List sub-accounts for a specific account. This is essential for managing large organizational structures.
03 Capability
Get todo
View the current user's to-do items. Use this to see your pending tasks and upcoming deadlines.
04 Capability
List conversations
List all conversations in the Inbox. Use this to manage your communication with students and staff.

Capability set02 / 12

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

05 Capability
List discussion topics
List all discussion topics in a course. This helps you monitor student engagement in forums.
06 Capability
List folders
List all sub-folders within a directory. Use this to see how your course content is organized.
07 Capability
List module items
List items within a specific course module. Use this to see what content is inside a specific unit.
08 Capability
Create assignment
Create a new assignment in a course. Use this to add new tasks to your students' to-do lists.

Capability set03 / 12

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

09 Capability
Create conversation
Create a new conversation message. Use this to send messages to students or staff via the Inbox.
10 Capability
Create course
Create a new course on the platform. Use this to set up a new class for the upcoming semester.
11 Capability
Create discussion topic
Create a new discussion topic in a course. Use this to start new conversations with your students.
12 Capability
Create quiz
Create a new quiz within a specific course. Use this to quickly add assessments to your curriculum.

Capability set04 / 12

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

13 Capability
Create role
Create a new role for your Canvas account. This helps in defining specific permissions for users.
14 Capability
Create sis import
Import data from a Student Information System. Use this to bring in large batches of student records.
15 Capability
Create user
Create a new user account on Canvas. This is the fastest way to add new students to your platform.
16 Capability
Delete course
Delete or officially conclude a course. Use this to clear out old content from your active list.

Capability set05 / 12

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

17 Capability
Execute graphql
Run custom GraphQL queries against the platform. This allows you to pull specific data points not covered by standard capabilities.
18 Capability
Get account
Retrieve specific details for a Canvas account. Use this to check account-level settings and metadata.
19 Capability
Get assignment
Get full details for a specific assignment. Use this to check deadlines, descriptions, and requirements.
20 Capability
Get conversation
Retrieve details for a specific conversation. Use this to check messages in the Canvas Inbox.

Capability set06 / 12

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

21 Capability
Get course
Get full details for a specific course. This provides a comprehensive overview of a single class.
22 Capability
Get file
Retrieve details for a specific file. Use this to check the status or metadata of uploaded materials.
23 Capability
Get folder
Get details for a specific folder. This helps you navigate your organized course directory.
24 Capability
Get page
Retrieve details for a specific page. Use this to pull content from course pages into your chat.

Capability set07 / 12

25—28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

25 Capability
Get quiz
Get details for a specific quiz. Use this to view quiz questions and settings quickly.
26 Capability
Get sis import status
Check the status of a SIS data import. Use this to monitor large data transfers for completion.
27 Capability
Get user
Show specific details for a user. Use this to check student profiles or staff information.
28 Capability
Grade submission
Provide a grade for a student's submission. This allows you to handle grading directly through your agent.

Capability set08 / 12

29—32

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

29 Capability
List accounts
List all available Canvas accounts. Use this to see the full scope of your managed organization.
30 Capability
List admins
List all administrators in an account. This helps you verify who has high-level access to the platform.
31 Capability
List announcements
List all announcements for a course. Use this to see what has been shared with your students.
32 Capability
List assignments
List all assignments within a course. This gives you a complete view of your students' tasks.

Capability set09 / 12

33—36

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

33 Capability
List courses
List all courses you are currently enrolled in. Use this to quickly see your active teaching load.
34 Capability
List files
List all files associated with a course. Use this to audit your uploaded course materials.
35 Capability
List modules
List all modules in a course. This helps you see the overall structure of your curriculum.
36 Capability
List pages
List all pages in a course. Use this to see the overview of your course content pages.

Capability set10 / 12

37—39

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

37 Capability
List quizzes
List all quizzes in a course. Use this to see all available assessments for your students.
38 Capability
List roles
List all roles in a Canvas account. Use this to understand the different permissions available.
39 Capability
List submissions
List all submissions for a specific assignment. Use this to see how many students have turned in work.

Capability set11 / 12

40—42

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

40 Capability
Submit assignment
Submit a completed assignment for grading. Use this to turn in work directly through your agent.
41 Capability
Update account
Update the details of an existing Canvas account. Use this to modify account-level information.
42 Capability
Update assignment
Edit an existing assignment's details. Use this to update dates, descriptions, or requirements.

Capability set12 / 12

43—45

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 45 available through Canvas LMS.

43 Capability
Update course
Update the details of an existing course. Use this to change course names, descriptions, or codes.
44 Capability
Update user
Update an existing user's profile information. Use this to fix student details or staff roles.
45 Capability
Create admin
Make an existing user an administrator. Use this to quickly grant high-level access to your staff.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Canvas LMS to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Canvas LMS from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Canvas LMS, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Canvas LMS for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Canvas LMS URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Canvas LMS in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-lms": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Canvas LMS

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Canvas LMS, help me...". 45 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-lms": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Canvas LMS

Ask Copilot: "Using Canvas LMS, help me...". 45 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-lms": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Canvas LMS

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Canvas LMS, help me...". 45 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-lms": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Canvas LMS

Ask Cline: "Using Canvas LMS, help me...". 45 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add canvas-lms --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gj49ZG59n9TtZqMG13P6AszXqTe7NCJvx1QdUTQM/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Canvas LMS

Ask Claude: "Using Canvas LMS, show me...". 45 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Canvas LMS can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the educator who is buried in admin work, the IT manager handling hundreds of sub-accounts, or the student who wants to track their academic progress without a browser.

01

LMS Administrator

Manages multi-account hierarchies and performs bulk user creation to keep the platform organized.

02

High School Teacher

Updates course modules and tracks daily assignments to focus more on instruction than admin.

03

University Student

Monitors their own activity stream and to-do list to stay on top of a heavy course load.

When one Connector is not enough

Combine Canvas LMS with the systems that finish the task.

View all recipes

MCP Recipe for University Course Operations

Course materials organized, class sessions created, submissions tracked , your AI agent runs university operations

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

Moodle

Manage your Learning Management System via Moodle. track courses, users, assignments, and grades directly from your AI agent.

02 20 capabilities

Blackboard Learn

Manage courses, announcements, attendance, and grades directly from your AI agent via Blackboard Learn.

03 33 capabilities

D2L Brightspace

Manage your D2L Brightspace LMS. administer courses, track student grades, and manage enrollments directly through your AI agent.

04 12 capabilities

MSAAQ

Manage courses, enrollments, and student progress via MSAAQ directly from your AI agent.

05 7 capabilities

Teachable (Extended)

Manage your Teachable school. list courses, manage users, track transactions, and monitor webhooks directly from your AI agent.

06 10 capabilities

edX

Manage Open edX courses, enrollments, and user profiles. list learning paths, track student grades, and handle registrations via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Canvas LMS connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Canvas LMS.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What can I do with the Canvas LMS MCP?

You can use your AI agent to manage courses, create assignments, and handle student users. It turns the Canvas backend into a conversational capability for faster administration.

Can I use this to manage student accounts?

Yes. You can create new users, update their profile details, and manage roles across your organization using natural language.

How does this help with course administration?

It automates repetitive tasks like creating modules, updating course metadata, and auditing your curriculum without manual clicking.

Can I use this to grade student work?

Yes. You can pull lists of submissions and provide grades directly through your conversation with your AI agent.

Is this for the Instructure Canvas platform?

Yes, this Connector is specifically built to connect your AI agent to the Canvas LMS platform.

Can I see my personal to-do list from Canvas?

Yes. The Connector can retrieve your personal to-do items so your agent can summarize your pending tasks and deadlines.

Can I see my personal upcoming tasks and deadlines?

Yes! Use the get_todo capability to retrieve your current todo items or get_activity_stream to see recent updates and announcements across your courses.

How do I list all assignments for a specific course?

Simply provide the Course ID to the list_assignments capability. The agent will return a list of all assignments configured for that specific course environment.

Is it possible to create or update courses through this integration?

Yes. You can use create_course to instantiate new courses under an account, or update_course to modify names and codes of existing ones.

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Give your agent a direct line to Canvas LMS.

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