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Canvas Create Assignment

Creates a new assignment within a specified course in Canvas LMS.

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Inputs

  • namestring
    Required
    Name of the assignment.
  • due_atstring
    Due date in ISO 8601 format.
  • positioninteger
    Position in the assignment group's list; lower numbers appear first. If unspecified, added to the end.
  • course_idstring
    Required
    ID of the course for the new assignment.
  • publishedboolean
    If true, assignment is published and visible to students. Defaults to false (draft).
  • unlock_atstring
    Date assignment becomes available to students, in ISO 8601 format.
  • descriptionstring
    Detailed HTML description, including instructions or requirements.
  • grading_typestring
    Grading type. Supported: 'pass_fail', 'percent', 'letter_grade', 'gpa_scale', 'points', 'not_graded'. Defaults to 'points' if unspecified.
  • integration_idstring
    Unique identifier if managed by a third-party integration (e.g., LTI ID).
  • points_possibleinteger
    Maximum points possible. Required unless grading_type is 'pass_fail' or 'not_graded'.
  • allowed_attemptsinteger
    Number of submission attempts allowed. Use -1 for unlimited. Defaults to -1 (unlimited) if unspecified by the system.
  • submission_typesarray
    Submission types allowed. Common: 'online_text_entry', 'online_upload', 'on_paper', 'none', 'external_tool'. If unspecified, Canvas often assumes 'none'.

Observable output

  • data
    Required
    Data from the action execution
  • errorstring
    Error if any occurred during the execution of the action
  • successfulboolean
    Required
    Whether or not the action execution was successful or not

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