Canvas MCP Server

# Student Quick Start Guide This guide shows common tasks students can accomplish with Canvas MCP. ## Setup 1. Install Canvas MCP following the [README](../README.md#installation) 2. Make sure your `.env` file has your Canvas API token 3. Restart Claude Desktop ## Common Tasks ### Check What's Due This Week Just ask Claude: ``` What assignments do I have due this week? ``` Claude will: - List all upcoming assignments across all your courses - Show due dates and times - Indicate which ones you've already submitted ### Track Your Grades ``` Show me my current grades in all my courses ``` Claude will provide: - Current grade in each course - Assignment-by-assignment breakdown - What's missing or needs attention ### Find Unsubmitted Work ``` What assignments haven't I submitted yet? ``` Perfect before deadlines! Shows everything you still need to complete. ### Peer Review Management ``` What peer reviews do I need to complete? ``` Claude will: - List all pending peer review assignments - Show deadlines - Tell you how many reviews you need to do for each ### Course-Specific Questions ``` Show me everything due in BADM 350 this week ``` ``` What's my current grade in CS 101? ``` ``` Have I submitted all assignments for Biology 205? ``` ## Tips - **Be specific**: Mention course names or codes when relevant - **Use natural language**: Just ask like you would ask a friend - **Check regularly**: Make it part of your weekly routine - **Privacy**: Your data stays on your machine - Canvas MCP never sends it elsewhere ## Common Workflows ### Monday Morning Check-in ``` What's due this week across all my courses? Show me what I've completed and what's still pending. ``` ### Before Class ``` What assignments are due for MATH 221 this week? ``` ### End of Semester ``` Show me my final grades in all courses and any missing assignments ``` ## Troubleshooting **"I don't see my courses"** - Make sure your `.env` file is configured correctly - Verify your Canvas API token is valid - Try: `canvas-mcp-server --test` **"Some assignments are missing"** - Canvas MCP shows what's in Canvas - check with your professor if something seems off **Need help?** Check the [main documentation](../README.md) or [open an issue](https://github.com/vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp/issues).