// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

CANVAS MCP SERVER TOOLS

30 tools from the Canvas MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 30 CANVAS MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 21 tools

Read get_all_grades Get grades for all enrolled courses Read get_assignment Get details about a specific assignment Read get_conversation Get details about a specific conversation Read get_course Get details about a specific course Read get_course_grades Get grades for a specific course Read get_current_user Get information about the currently authenticated user Read get_file Get information about a specific file Read get_quiz_submission Get submission details for a quiz Read get_submission Get submission details for an assignment Read get_upcoming_assignments Get upcoming assignments and events Read list_announcements List announcements (optionally filtered by course) Read list_assignments List all assignments for a course Read list_calendar_events List calendar events within a date range Read list_conversations List all conversations (messages) in the user Read list_course_modules List all modules for a course Read list_course_todos List todo items for a specific course Read list_courses List all courses for the current user Read list_files List files (optionally filtered by course) Read list_quizzes List all quizzes for a course Read list_todos List all todo items across all courses Read search_course_users Search for users in a course

WRITE 8 tools

Write unstar_conversation Remove star from a conversation Write reply_to_conversation Reply to an existing conversation Write star_conversation Star a conversation for easy access Write archive_conversation Archive a conversation Write create_conversation Create a new conversation (send a message) Write mark_conversation_read Mark a conversation as read Write mark_conversation_unread Mark a conversation as unread Write submit_assignment Submit an assignment

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive delete_conversation Delete a conversation permanently

// FAQ

How many tools does the Canvas MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Canvas MCP Server MCP server exposes 30 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Canvas MCP Server tools? +

Route the Canvas MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Canvas MCP Server tools fall into? +

Canvas MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (21), Write (8), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every Canvas MCP Server tool call.

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