canva-connect

---
name: canva
version: 1.0.0
description: |
  Manage Canva designs, assets, and folders via the Connect API.
  
  WHAT IT CAN DO:
  - List/search/organize designs and folders
  - Export finished designs (PNG/PDF/JPG)
  - Upload images to asset library
  - Autofill brand templates with data
  - Create blank designs (doc/presentation/whiteboard/custom)
  
  WHAT IT CANNOT DO:
  - Add content to designs (text, shapes, elements)
  - Edit existing design content
  - Upload documents (images only)
  - AI design generation
  
  Best for: asset pipelines, export automation, organization, template autofill.
  Triggers: /canva, "upload to canva", "export design", "list my designs", "canva folder".
author: clawdbot
license: MIT
metadata:
  clawdbot:
    emoji: "🎨"
    triggers: ["/canva"]
    requires:
      env:
        - CANVA_CLIENT_ID
        - CANVA_CLIENT_SECRET
    primaryEnv: CANVA_CLIENT_ID
    homepage: https://canva.dev/docs/connect/
---

# Canva Connect

Manage Canva designs, assets, and folders via the Connect API.

## What This Skill Does (and Doesn't Do)

| ✅ CAN DO | ❌ CANNOT DO |
|-----------|--------------|
| List/search designs | Add content to designs |
| Create blank designs | Edit existing design content |
| Export designs (PNG/PDF/JPG) | Upload documents (images only) |
| Create/manage folders | AI design generation |
| Move items between folders | |
| Upload images as assets | |
| Autofill brand templates | |

## Realistic Use Cases

**1. Asset Pipeline** 🖼️
```
Generate diagram → upload to Canva → organize in project folder
```

**2. Export Automation** 📤
```
Design finished in Canva → export via CLI → use in docs/website
```

**3. Design Organization** 📁
```
Create project folders → move related designs → keep Canva tidy
```

**4. Brand Template Autofill** 📋
```
Set up template in Canva → pass data via API → get personalized output
```

## Quick Start

```bash
# Authenticate (opens browser for OAuth)
{baseDir}/scripts/canva.sh auth

# List your