Connects Claude Code to the Canvas LMS API to manage courses, track assignments, and monitor academic progress.
The Canvas API Connection Skill enables Claude to interact directly with the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), providing students and developers with a streamlined way to access academic data. By leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools, it allows Claude to fetch course modules, list upcoming assignment deadlines, check current grades, and retrieve course announcements. This skill is particularly optimized for Whitecliffe students but provides a robust framework for any Canvas-based API integration, allowing users to automate their academic workflow and keep track of requirements directly from the command line.
Key Features
01Comprehensive MCP tools for courses, modules, assignments, and grades
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03Real-time tracking of upcoming deadlines within a 7-day window
04Secure authentication patterns using macOS Keychain and environment variables
05Multi-method connectivity including MCP, Python SDK, and direct REST API
06Support for retrieving course announcements and discussion topics
Use Cases
01Fetching assignment rubrics and details to guide code development in Claude
02Automating a weekly summary of upcoming academic deadlines and tasks
03Monitoring course grades and feedback without leaving the terminal environment
