Canvas LMS

Overview

This node integrates with the Canvas LMS API to perform various operations on different Canvas resources. Specifically, for the Module resource with the Get operation, it retrieves detailed information about a specific module within a course.

Use cases include:

• Fetching details of a particular module in a course to display or process its metadata.
• Automating workflows that require module data, such as syncing module info with other systems or triggering actions based on module content.
• Integrating Canvas LMS modules into broader educational platforms or reporting tools.

Example: You want to get the details of Module ID 123 in Course ID 456 to update your internal database or trigger notifications when module content changes.

Properties

Output

The output is a JSON object under the data field containing the module's details as returned by the Canvas LMS API. This typically includes properties like the module name, description, items within the module, and other metadata.

Example output structure (simplified):

{
  "data": {
    "id": 123,
    "name": "Module Name",
    "position": 1,
    "unlock_at": null,
    "require_sequential_progress": false,
    "items_count": 5,
    "items": [
      {
        "id": 789,
        "title": "Lesson 1",
        "type": "Page"
      }
    ],
    "published": true,
    "prerequisite_module_ids": []
  }
}

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Canvas LMS API.
• The node uses the Canvas API base URL and access token from the configured credentials.
• No additional external dependencies beyond standard HTTP requests to Canvas API.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:

  • Invalid or missing Course ID or Module ID parameters will cause the API call to fail.
  • Authentication errors if the API key or token is invalid or expired.
  • Network connectivity issues preventing access to the Canvas API endpoint.
  • Permissions errors if the authenticated user does not have access to the specified course or module.

• Error messages:

  • "Error in "module" operation "get": <message>" indicates a failure during the API request; check parameter correctness and API credentials.
  • API rate limiting or quota exceeded errors may occur if too many requests are made in a short time.

• Resolutions:

  • Verify that Course ID and Module ID are correct and exist in Canvas.
  • Ensure the API key credential is valid and has sufficient permissions.
  • Check network connectivity and Canvas API status.
  • Handle errors gracefully using the node's "Continue On Fail" option if needed.

Links and References

• Canvas LMS API Documentation - Modules
• Canvas LMS API Authentication