Question 1

What is Canva MCP for Sonar and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Canva MCP for Sonar is a powerful connector that integrates Canva's design capabilities directly into your Sonar workflow through Ravenala's chat interface. It enables seamless design automation, template management, and creative asset generation without switching between platforms, streamlining your development and design processes.

Question 2

How do I install the Canva Connector for Sonar?

Accepted Answer

Installing the Canva Connector for Sonar is straightforward through Ravenala's MCP client. Simply navigate to the integrations panel, search for Canva, authenticate your account, and configure your Sonar connection. The setup wizard guides you through API key configuration and permission settings in minutes.

Question 3

Can Canva AI generate designs automatically within Sonar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Canva AI integration allows automatic design generation directly within your Sonar environment. You can create logos, banners, social media graphics, and presentations using natural language commands through Ravenala's chat interface, making design workflows incredibly efficient and intuitive for development teams.

Question 4

What design templates are available through the Canva MCP?

Accepted Answer

The Canva MCP provides access to thousands of professional templates including social media posts, presentations, infographics, logos, and marketing materials. All templates are fully customizable through conversational commands, allowing teams to maintain brand consistency while accelerating their creative output.

Question 5

Is the Canva Connector compatible with existing Sonar plugins?

Accepted Answer

The Canva Connector for Sonar is designed for maximum compatibility and works alongside existing Sonar plugins without conflicts. It integrates seamlessly with code quality tools, security scanners, and project management extensions, enhancing rather than disrupting your current development workflow.

Question 6

How does Canva AI handle brand consistency in designs?

Accepted Answer

Canva AI maintains brand consistency by learning your brand guidelines, colors, fonts, and logos through the MCP integration. Once configured, it automatically applies these elements to new designs, ensuring all generated graphics align with your brand identity across projects and teams.

Question 7

Can I bulk export designs from Canva through Sonar?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! The Canva MCP supports bulk design export in multiple formats (PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG) directly into your Sonar project directories. You can export entire design collections, apply batch modifications, and organize assets automatically, saving hours of manual work.

Question 8

What are the pricing options for Canva MCP integration?

Accepted Answer

Canva MCP for Sonar pricing depends on your existing Canva subscription tier. Ravenala's MCP client provides the integration layer at no additional cost, while design generation capabilities align with your current Canva Pro, Teams, or Enterprise plan limits and features.

Question 9

How secure is the Canva Connector data transmission?

Accepted Answer

The Canva Connector uses enterprise-grade encryption for all data transmission between Sonar and Canva services. API communications are secured with OAuth 2.0 authentication, SSL certificates, and comply with SOC 2 Type II standards, ensuring your designs and project data remain protected.

Question 10

Can teams collaborate on Canva designs within Sonar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, team collaboration is seamlessly supported through the Canva MCP integration. Multiple team members can edit designs simultaneously, leave comments, and track revision history directly within Sonar's interface. Changes sync in real-time, maintaining perfect collaboration flow between development and design workflows.

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Canva MCP tools

access-user-specific-brand-templates-listThis year, brand template ids will change; integrations storing them must update within 6 months.

access-user-specific-brand-templates-list

create-canva-design-with-optional-assetCreate a new Canva design using a preset or custom dimensions, and add an asset with `asset id` from a user's project using relevant APIs.

create-canva-design-with-optional-asset

create-comment-reply-in-designThis preview API allows replying to comments within a design on Canva, with a limit of 100 replies per comment.

create-comment-reply-in-design

create-design-comment-in-preview-apiThis API is in preview and may change without notice; integrations using it won't pass review.

create-design-comment-in-preview-api

create-user-or-sub-folderThis API creates a folder in a Canva user's projects at the top level or within another folder, returning the new folder's id and additional details upon success.

create-user-or-sub-folder

delete-asset-by-idYou can delete an asset by specifying its `assetid`.

delete-asset-by-id

exchange-oauth20-access-or-refresh-tokenThe oauth 2.

exchange-oauth20-access-or-refresh-token

fetch-asset-upload-job-statusSummarize asset upload outcome by repeatedly calling the endpoint until a 'success' or 'failed' status is received after using the create asset upload job API.

fetch-asset-upload-job-status

fetch-canva-connect-signing-public-keysThe API for verifying Canva webhooks, 'connect/keys,' is in preview, meaning unstable, not for public integrations, and provides a rotating jwk for signature verification to prevent replay attacks.

fetch-canva-connect-signing-public-keys

fetch-current-user-detailsReturns the user id, team id, and display name of the user account associated with the provided access token.

fetch-current-user-details

fetch-design-metadata-and-access-informationGets the metadata for a design.

fetch-design-metadata-and-access-information

get-design-export-job-resultGet the outcome of a Canva design export job; if done, receive download links for the design’s pages.

get-design-export-job-result

initiate-canva-design-autofill-jobUpcoming brand template id updates require migration within 6 months.

initiate-canva-design-autofill-job

initiates-canva-design-export-jobCanva's new job feature exports designs in multiple formats using a design id, with provided download links.

initiates-canva-design-export-job

list-design-pages-with-paginationPreview API for Canva: subject to unannounced changes and not for public integrations.

list-design-pages-with-pagination

list-folder-items-by-type-with-sortingLists the items in a folder, including each item's `type`.

list-folder-items-by-type-with-sorting

list-user-designsProvides a summary of Canva user designs, includes search filtering, and allows showing both self-created and shared designs with sorting options.

list-user-designs

move-item-to-specified-folderTransfers an item to a different folder by specifying both the destination folder's id and the item's id.

move-item-to-specified-folder

remove-folder-and-move-contents-to-trashDeletes a folder by moving the user's content to trash and reassigning other users' content to their top-level projects.

remove-folder-and-move-contents-to-trash

retrieve-app-public-key-setReturns the json web key set (public keys) of an app.

retrieve-app-public-key-set

retrieve-a-specific-design-commentThis preview API is subject to unannounced changes and can't be used in public integrations.

retrieve-a-specific-design-comment

retrieve-asset-metadata-by-idYou can retrieve the metadata of an asset by specifying its `assetid`.

retrieve-asset-metadata-by-id

retrieve-brand-template-dataset-definitionCanva's brand template ids will change later this year, including a 6-month integration migration.

retrieve-brand-template-dataset-definition

retrieve-canva-enterprise-brand-template-metadataUpcoming update will change brand template ids; integrations must migrate within 6 months.

retrieve-canva-enterprise-brand-template-metadata

retrieve-design-autofill-job-statusApi users with Canva enterprise membership can retrieve design autofill job results, potentially requiring multiple requests until a `success` or `failed` status is received.

retrieve-design-autofill-job-status

retrieve-design-import-job-statusGets the status and results of design import jobs created using the [create design import job API](https://www.

retrieve-design-import-job-status

retrieve-folder-details-by-idGets the name and other details of a folder using a folder's `folderid`.

retrieve-folder-details-by-id

retrieve-user-profile-dataCurrently, this returns the display name of the user account associated with the provided access token.

retrieve-user-profile-data

revoke-oauth-tokensRevoke a refresh token to end its lineage and user consent, requiring re-authentication.

revoke-oauth-tokens

update-asset-s-name-and-tags-by-idYou can update the name and tags of an asset by specifying its `assetid`.

update-asset-s-name-and-tags-by-id

update-folder-details-by-idUpdates a folder's details using its `folderid`.

update-folder-details-by-id

validate-oauth-token-propertiesCheck an access token's validity and properties via introspection, requiring authentication.

validate-oauth-token-properties

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