Canvas Agent

AI Canvas LMS companion: NotebookLM AI workspace, embedded PDF slide reader, course module navigator, and private local notes.

Canvas Agent transforms Canvas LMS into a powerful local AI workspace for students and educators. Ask questions over course pages and PDF slides, generate instant study flashcards, and organize markdown notes—100% privately on your device. KEY FEATURES: • NotebookLM AI Workspace: Stream local Gemini AI answers directly over Canvas pages, assignments, and embedded PDF slide decks. • Embedded PDF Slide Reader: Automatically extracts text from embedded PDF lecture slides (via Canvadocs) for instant AI Q&A and summaries. • Persistent Module Navigator: Browse full course modules from your side panel without losing your current page. • Local AI Flashcards & Summaries: Instantly turn lessons into Q&A study cards or Short/Medium/Long summaries using Chrome Built-in AI. • Contextual Markdown Notes: Take per-page study notes and right-click highlighted text to capture quotes directly into your note drawer. • Consolidated Notes Hub: Search, filter, print, or export course notes to Markdown (.md) with automatic source links back to Canvas. • Auto-Resume Navigation: Automatically jump back to your last visited sub-page when re-entering any course home. • 100% Private & Local: All notes, summaries, AI prompts, and history stay strictly on your local device.