Canvas LMS MCP for students MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Canvas LMS MCP for students in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add canvas-lms-mcp-for-students -e CANVAS_BASE_URL=... -e CANVAS_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y canvas-lms-student-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-lms-mcp-for-students": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "canvas-lms-student-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "...",
        "CANVAS_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Canvas LMS MCP for students MCP server do?

Canvas LMS MCP server for students. Read only Canvas courses, grades, due dates, plus .ics export.

Is the Canvas LMS MCP for students MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Canvas LMS MCP for students run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Canvas LMS MCP for students to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add canvas-lms-mcp-for-students -e CANVAS_BASE_URL=... -e CANVAS_API_TOKEN=... -- npx -y canvas-lms-student-mcp

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