canvas

Retrieve Canvas LMS courses and assignments for enrolled users.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ruiyangruiyi/hermes-agent --skill canvas-ruiyangruiyi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: canvas
Source: https://github.com/ruiyangruiyi/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/productivity/canvas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ruiyangruiyi/hermes-agent --skill canvas-ruiyangruiyi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Canvas users need a fast, reliable way to discover their enrolled courses and upcoming assignments without manually browsing the LMS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Course discovery: Fetch active (or all) enrolled Canvas courses for planning and reporting.
  • Assignment discovery: Fetch assignments for a specific course, including due dates, point totals, submission types, and links.
  • Use Case: Before a study session, quickly retrieve all due assignments across a course and sort them by due date so you can prioritize work.

Quick Start

Run the canvas skill to list your active Canvas courses after setting CANVAS_API_TOKEN and CANVAS_BASE_URL in your Hermes environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about canvas

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I list my Canvas courses and assignments using an API token?▼

To list Canvas courses and assignments, you provide a bearer token via CANVAS_API_TOKEN and set CANVAS_BASE_URL. The skill authenticates and fetches enrolled courses and upcoming assignments for planning.

How do I sort Canvas assignments by due date for study planning?▼

You can fetch assignments for a specific Canvas course and sort them by due date. The skill retrieves submission types, point totals, and links to prioritize work before a study session.

Do I need a Canvas API token to retrieve course data?▼

Yes, a Canvas API token is required. You must set the CANVAS_API_TOKEN environment variable for bearer token authentication, alongside CANVAS_BASE_URL, to authorize REST API requests.

Can I fetch all enrolled Canvas courses or only active ones?▼

You can fetch active or all enrolled Canvas courses. The skill supports course discovery for planning and reporting by retrieving data through paginated REST responses with Link-header traversal.

Does the Canvas LMS skill handle paginated REST responses?▼

Yes, the Canvas LMS skill handles paginated REST responses using Link-header traversal. This ensures complete retrieval of courses and assignments from the Canvas API without missing data.