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Metric	Tasks for Canvas – now supporting Blackboard, D2L Brightspace	Canvas Assistant
User count	800,000	1,000
Average rating	4.68	4.43
Rating count	682	14
Last updated	2026-06-01	2022-04-11
Size	12.35 MB	2.14 MB
Version	1.6.1	1.0.2

Short description	To-do sidebar for Canvas, Blackboard & D2L. View weekly assignments, progress rings, Gradescope sync, streaks, custom tasks, and local-only settings.	Manage Canvas coursework effortlessly. Sync assignments to calendars, generate to-do lists, and connect with fellow students for study sessions.
Full summary	Tasks for Canvas (now also supporting Blackboard and D2L Brightspace) adds a powerful, non-intrusive to-do sidebar to your LMS. See all active weekly assignments, colored progress rings per course, Gradescope syncing, streak tracking, announcements, and custom tasks. The sidebar shows assignment details (type, due date, points) and provides links, manual completion, filtering by course, and views for past or future weeks. The extension includes an options page for theme, rolling/semester views, list length, and other preferences. It works across Canvas views (Card, List, Recent Activity) and on course pages. Tasks for Canvas is unofficial, stores only local settings, communicates only with the official Canvas API, and does not collect or share user data.	Canvas Assistant is a Chrome extension designed to help students streamline their Canvas coursework management. With version 1.0.2, it securely saves your Canvas information locally, ensuring your data stays private and accessible only on your browser. Key features include syncing your Canvas assignments to popular calendars like iCalendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook via an .ics file, generating to-do lists in .csv format for easy import into task managers, and helping you find new study buddies by listing classmates sharing your courses. Developed by students for students, Canvas Assistant simplifies organization and collaboration to boost your academic productivity.