Canva · Codex

Add the Canva MCP server to Codex

Create, search, edit and export Canva designs and assets.

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

codex mcp add canva --url https://mcp.canva.com/mcp

2. Sign in

Run codex mcp login <name> to complete OAuth for a remote server. Canva is hosted by Canva, so there is nothing to install or keep updated.

3. Try it

Ask Codex for something Canva can do. Create, search, edit and export Canva designs and assets. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

  • · Each server is a [mcp_servers.<name>] table in config.toml.
  • · Use enabled_tools or disabled_tools to keep the tool list short.

FAQ

How do I add the Canva MCP server to Codex?
Run: codex mcp add canva --url https://mcp.canva.com/mcp. Run codex mcp login <name> to complete OAuth for a remote server.
Is this the official Canva MCP server?
Yes. It is published by Canva as com.canva.mcp/mcp in the official MCP registry.
Does the Canva MCP server need an API key?
It is a hosted server. Most hosted servers sign you in with OAuth the first time Codex uses them; check Canva's docs for any plan or permission requirements.

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Codex's documented syntax.