canvasgrader

This package provides a simple interface with the Canvas grading API to save you the hassle of dealing with the web gradebook.

Installation

pip install canvasgrader

Usage

1. Generate a new Access Token at https://<canvas-installation>/profile/settings
2. Grab your course ID from the web interface: https://<canvas-installation>/courses/<course-id>
3. Choose a key by which you want to identify students

>>> from canvasgrader import CanvasGrader
>>> api_key = 'your access token'
>>> canvas_grader = CanvasGrader(api_key=api_key, base_uri='umich.instructure.com',
                                 course_id=85425, id_key='sis_login_id')
>>> assignment_id = canvas_grader.create_assignment(name='Homework 01',
                                                    points_possible=4)
>>> canvas_grader.grade_assignment(assignment_id, {
        'mterwil': 4,
    })

Alternatively, you may place the API key in a dotfile:

$ echo "my api key" > ~/.canvasgrader
$ chmod 600 ~/.canvasgrader