Use Canva from Claude
Add the Canva connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.
ConnectorCanva
Canva integration for Claude and Codex
Create a Canva connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.
CategoryDesign & Media
Use Canva from Codex
Add the Canva connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.
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Design & Media
What the Canva connector can do
Canva offers a drag-and-drop design suite for creating social media graphics, presentations, and marketing materials with prebuilt templates and a vast element library
One connection, many Spaces
Connect Canva once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.
Representative actions
- Access user specific brand templates list
Lists brand templates available to the user (Canva Enterprise only). This endpoint retrieves all brand templates the user has access to. Brand templates are pre-designed layouts with variable data fields that can be populated programmatically using the autofill API. Returns template metadata including IDs, names, and dataset schemas.
- Create Asset Upload Job
Uploads an asset file to the user's Canva content library. This endpoint initiates an asynchronous upload job for images, videos, audio files, PDFs, or fonts. Returns a job ID to track the upload progress. Once complete, the asset can be used in designs, referenced by its asset ID, and managed through other asset endpoints. IMPORTANT: This is an async operation. Use CANVA_FETCH_ASSET_UPLOAD_JOB_STATUS to poll the job status until it reaches 'success' or 'failed' status.
- Create Canva Design Export Job (Deprecated)
DEPRECATED: Use CANVA_POST_EXPORTS instead. Exports a Canva design to various file formats. This endpoint initiates an asynchronous export job for designs. Supports image formats (PNG, JPG, GIF), documents (PDF, PPTX), and video (MP4). Each format has specific configuration options like dimensions, quality, and page selection. IMPORTANT: This is an async operation. Use GET_DESIGN_EXPORT_JOB_RESULT to poll the job status until completion and retrieve the download URLs for the exported files.
- Create canva design with optional asset (Deprecated)
DEPRECATED: Use CANVA_POST_DESIGNS instead. Creates a new Canva design with specified dimensions or from an asset. This endpoint creates a design using either a preset type (doc, presentation, whiteboard), custom dimensions, or by importing an image asset. Returns the design ID, URLs for editing and viewing, owner info, and metadata. The design can be immediately accessed and edited.
- Create comment reply in design
This preview API allows replying to comments within a design on Canva, with a limit of 100 replies per comment. Users should note potential unannounced changes, and that preview APIs are not eligible for public integrations.
Connection
API and auth details
Canva developer APIs and SDKs support Connect API workflows for designs, assets, exports, folders, brand templates, comments, users, and OAuth-backed integrations, plus app and embed development surfaces.
- Source
- Type catalog metadata
- Auth schemes
- OAuth
- API docs
- https://www.canva.dev/docs/
- API reference
- https://www.canva.dev/docs/connect/api-reference/
- Official site
- https://www.canva.com/
FAQ
Questions people ask before connecting Canva
Can Claude use Canva?
Yes. Add a Canva connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Can Codex work with Canva through Type?
Yes. Add a Canva connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.
Is this the same as a Canva MCP server?
Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.
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