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Overview
This node integrates with the Canvas LMS API to manage assignments within courses. Specifically, the Delete Assignment operation allows users to remove an existing assignment from a specified course in Canvas LMS.
Typical use cases include:
- Automating cleanup of outdated or incorrect assignments.
- Integrating Canvas LMS management into broader workflows where assignments need to be programmatically deleted based on external triggers or conditions.
- Maintaining course content by removing assignments that are no longer relevant.
For example, an educational platform might automatically delete assignments after a semester ends or when a course is archived.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Course ID | The unique identifier of the course containing the assignment to delete. |
| Assignment ID | The unique identifier of the assignment to be deleted within the specified course. |
Output
The output JSON contains a data field which holds the response from the Canvas API after attempting to delete the assignment. Typically, this will confirm the deletion or provide details about the deleted assignment.
Example output structure:
{
"data": {
// Response object from Canvas API confirming deletion
}
}
No binary data is output by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Canvas LMS API.
- The node expects the Canvas LMS base URL and access token to be configured in the credentials.
- Network connectivity to the Canvas LMS API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing Course ID or Assignment ID parameters will cause the API call to fail.
- Insufficient permissions or invalid API token may result in authorization errors.
- Attempting to delete an assignment that does not exist will return an error from the Canvas API.
Error messages:
"Error in "assignment" operation "delete": <message>"indicates a failure during the delete request. Check that the IDs are correct and the API token has delete permissions.- Network or authentication errors will be wrapped as API errors; verify credentials and network access.
Resolution tips:
- Double-check the Course ID and Assignment ID values.
- Ensure the API key credential used has sufficient rights to delete assignments.
- Review Canvas LMS API documentation for any rate limits or restrictions.