Canvas Parent MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Canvas Parent in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add canvas-parent -e CANVAS_BASE_URL=... -- npx -y canvas-parent-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "canvas-parent": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "canvas-parent-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CANVAS_BASE_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Canvas Parent MCP server do?

Canvas LMS (Instructure) for Claude — courses, grades, assignments, planner, files

Is the Canvas Parent MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Canvas Parent 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 Parent to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add canvas-parent -e CANVAS_BASE_URL=... -- npx -y canvas-parent-mcp

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