At a glance: 30+ education & LMS MCP servers across learning management systems, spaced repetition, coding education, math tutoring, and academic research. Canvas LMS has 6+ independent implementations — more than any other education platform. Instructure announced IgniteAgent with MCP as its integration standard. Rating: 3.5/5.
LMS Platforms — Canvas Dominates
vishalsachdev/canvas-mcp (21+ stars, Python) — The most comprehensive Canvas MCP server. 90+ tools and 8 agent skills covering course management, discussion boards, rubric-based bulk grading, assignment analytics, and code execution — all with FERPA-compliant data anonymization. Ships with Student Guide and Educator Guide documentation.
DMontgomery40/mcp-canvas-lms (~60 stars, TypeScript, MIT) — The most starred Canvas server. 54 tools (v2.2) for courses, modules, assignments, submissions, enrollment, and grade management. Clean API, active maintenance.
aryankeluskar/canvas-mcp (TypeScript) — Unique dual Canvas + Gradescope integration with Gemini-powered search across course materials.
54yyyu/school-mcp (TypeScript) — Student-focused: Canvas + Gradescope + macOS Calendar/Reminders sync via AppleScript.
r-huijts/canvas-mcp (TypeScript) — Available as a Claude Desktop Extension. Privacy-by-default with OS keychain token storage.
Instructure IgniteAgent (upcoming) — First major LMS vendor to adopt MCP officially. Announced at InstructureCon 2025, expected 2026.
LMS — Moodle, Google Classroom, Brightspace
peancor/moodle-mcp-server (~27 stars, Python, MIT) — 8+ tools with read AND write access. AI agents can review submissions and provide feedback directly through Moodle.
faizan45640/google-classroom-mcp-server (1 star, Python, MIT) — Just 3 tools. Minimal coverage for a platform used by hundreds of millions.
pranav-vijayananth/brightspace-mcp-server (Python, Apache-2.0) — Uses Playwright web scraping with Duo 2FA support since students lack official API access. Creative but fragile.
Spaced Repetition & Study Tools
ankimcp/anki-mcp-server (TypeScript) — 27 tools for full Anki integration: deck sync, card review, note management with media files. Includes SuperMemo's 20 Rules for optimal flashcard design. STDIO + Web mode with ngrok tunneling.
Coding Education
jinzcdev/leetcode-mcp-server (~57+ stars, TypeScript, MIT) — Supports both leetcode.com and leetcode.cn. Problem data, advanced search by tags/difficulty, solutions, user submissions, contest info. Published on NPM.
SPerekrestova/interactive-leetcode-mcp (TypeScript) — 4-level progressive hint system before revealing solutions. Enforces pedagogical best practices for DSA learning.
Educational Content & More
EduBase/MCP (Node.js) — Official e-learning platform: parametric quiz generation, SCORM support, cheating detection, SSO, GDPR compliance.
Cicatriiz/openedu-mcp (TypeScript, MIT) — 20+ tools aggregating OpenLibrary/Wikipedia/arXiv/Dictionary APIs with grade-level filtering.
odewahn/orm-discovery-mcp — Official O'Reilly Learning Platform search, built by their CTO.
clouatre-labs/math-mcp-learning-server (Python, MIT) — 12+ tools for calculation, statistics, plotting, and interactive math tutoring.
What's Missing
- Blackboard — zero MCP servers despite being #2 LMS globally
- Khan Academy, Coursera, edX, Duolingo — no MCP presence
- PowerSchool — no student information system integration
- Classroom management (attendance, behavior) — completely absent
The Bottom Line
Rating: 3.5/5 — Canvas integration is genuinely impressive with the deepest MCP coverage of any education platform. Anki and LeetCode are well-served. But massive gaps remain — the biggest names in education have zero MCP presence. The bright spot: Instructure's IgniteAgent signals LMS vendors are beginning to take MCP seriously.
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