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canvas-lms

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Canvas LMS is a modern, open-source learning management system for educators.

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Open-source LMS with modern UI, LTI integrations, and analytics.

Core Features

  • Modern drag-and-drop course builder
  • Extensive LTI integration with 3rd party tools
  • Built-in analytics and gradebook
  • Mobile-friendly student app
  • Active open-source community

What It Can't Do

  • •Deployment requires Rails and database expertise. For production, use official Docker images or Production Start guide.

Use Cases

  • K-12 and higher education online course delivery
  • Corporate training and onboarding
  • Edtech startups building custom learning platforms

Canvas LMS is a feature-rich learning management system developed by Instructure. It provides tools for course creation, assignment management, grading, discussions, and analytics. With a modern UI and extensive API support, Canvas enables seamless integration with third-party tools and supports both small classrooms and large universities. It is released under the AGPLv3 license, making it free to use, modify, and distribute.

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Step 1: Ensure prerequisites (Linux, Ruby, Node.js, PostgreSQL)

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Step 2: Clone repo and install dependencies

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Step 3: Follow Quick Start guide for database setup

Install Guide
  1. Step 1: Ensure prerequisites (Linux, Ruby, Node.js, PostgreSQL)
  2. Step 2: Clone repo and install dependencies
  3. Step 3: Follow Quick Start guide for database setup
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Project Info
LicenseAGPL-3.0
Last Updated2026-06-26 04:25:05
GitHub RepositoryOfficial Website

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