Integrating with Canvas

Configure MathGPT.ai as an External Tool in Canvas (LTI 1.3)

This guide walks you through installing MathGPT.ai in Canvas using LTI 1.3 Dynamic Registration, then adding MathGPT activities to a course.

FOR ADMINISTRATORS

Step 1: Create the MathGPT.ai Developer Key

1. In Canvas, go to Admin site, select Developer Keys.
2. Select + Developer Key, then choose LTI Registration.
3. In Dynamic Registration URL, paste:
   https://mathgpt-api.tutoruniverse.com/lti/canvas/dynamic-registration
4. Select Continue.
5. After you see “Registration was successful”, click to Continue.
6. If you see an error after clicking, choose Close and try again (make sure Click to continue is visible before selecting it).
7. In the Register App popup:
   • Review permissions/placements (leave defaults unless your institution has a specific requirement).
   • User data shared with this tool: select All user data.
   • You can change the title then choose Enable & Close.
8. Back on Developer Keys, confirm the new key’s State is ON.
   

Step 2: Install the MathGPT.ai app in Canvas

Adding the app using these steps will show a MathGPT.ai navigation link for all users. Add the link to a Canvas sub-account or individual course if you’d prefer to restrict visibility.

1. Go to Admin → Settings → Apps -> View App Configurations.
2. Select + App.
3. For Configuration Type, choose By Client ID.
4. Paste the Client ID from Developer Keys (Details column), then select Submit.
5. Select Install to finish.
   

FOR INSTRUCTORS

Add MathGPT.ai to a Canvas course

If you don’t have a MathGPT course yet: Create it first in MathGPT.ai

If you already have a MathGPT course: Skip the step above.

1. In Canvas, open your course(which is not connected to any MathGPT course).
2. Go to Modules, then click + Add Item.
3. Choose External Tool.
4. Select MathGPT (or MathGPT.ai, depending on how it appears in your instance).
5. Authenticate MathGPT by using your MathGPT account.
6. Pick the MathGPT course and the item you want to add, then Save.
7. Publish the new item and set availability, due dates, and sections as needed.