How do I install Canvas?

Canvas is a local plugin. Install it using PyPI package: canvas-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Canvas safe to use?

Canvas was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.2/10 (high risk). It has 4 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What AI apps work with Canvas?

Canvas uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Canvas MCP Server

by Vishalsachdev

DesignUse Caution4.2MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

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

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

Security Report

4.2

Use Caution4.2High Risk

This Canvas MCP server demonstrates good security practices with proper authentication via Canvas API tokens, appropriate use of environment variables, and reasonable input validation. The code is well-structured with proper error handling. Minor issues include some broad exception catching and limited validation on date format parameters, but these do not represent significant security risks for the stated purpose of Canvas API integration. Supply chain analysis found 5 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (1 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 11 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

file_system

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-vishalsachdev-canvas-mcp": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "canvas-mcp-code-api"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

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