canvas-api

Canvas API uses token-based authentication for secure access. Generate an access token in Canvas settings, store it securely, and include it in request headers when making REST calls to Canvas endpoints like /courses, /assignments, and /grades for your Whitecliffe courses.

The Canvas API lets you programmatically list courses, retrieve assignments, fetch grades, and query modules, discussions, announcements, and upcoming events. Use REST endpoints to access and integrate course data into external applications or workflows.

Yes, Canvas API supports Python SDK usage for automating common tasks. You can write Python scripts to fetch course data, retrieve grades, list assignments, and query course resources directly through the Canvas REST endpoints.

Canvas API Connection Skill applies to MCP-based workflows, direct API integrations, and Python SDK usage. It enables you to connect Canvas to MCP implementations for programmatic access to Whitecliffe course data and resources.

Canvas API enforces rate limits on requests and requires secure token storage to protect authentication credentials. Follow Canvas rate-limiting guidelines when building integrations and store tokens in secure vaults or environment variables, never in code.

Key Canvas REST endpoints include /courses for listing courses, /courses/:id/assignments for assignments, /courses/:id/grades for grade data, and /courses/:id/modules for course modules. These endpoints support programmatic access to core course resources.