canva-mcp
CommunityMCP server by wmarceau · updated
MCP server for Canva - create designs, manage assets, use templates, export graphics canva-mcp is a community project by wmarceau, not verified by a company domain.
No licence found, so reuse rights are unclear
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
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Install canva-mcp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add canva-mcp -- uvx canva-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"canva-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"canva-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"canva-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"canva-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"canva-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"canva-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add canva-mcp -- uvx canva-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"canva-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"canva-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add canva-mcp uvx canva-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the canva-mcp block.
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canva-mcp: common questions
How do I install canva-mcp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add canva-mcp -- uvx canva-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is canva-mcp the official server?
canva-mcp is a community project by wmarceau, not verified by a company domain.
Is canva-mcp free?
The code is public, but no licence file was found, so check the repository before commercial use.
Is canva-mcp safe to use?
It scores 12 of 100. Grades: licence F, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
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