What is canvas-sync?

canvas-sync is a tool that automatically keeps a copy of your course files from Canvas, the learning management system used by many schools and universities, saved on your own computer. Instead of manually clicking through each course and downloading every file one by one, you run this tool and it pulls everything down for you, keeping your local copy current as new files appear in your courses. The tool works by connecting to your Canvas account and fetching files from two specific places: the "folder" area of your courses and, optionally, the "Modules" section. You can turn on module syncing by setting a configuration option called usemodules to true. Once set up, it keeps your local files in sync, meaning if a professor uploads a new lecture slide or reading, the tool will grab it so you always have an up-to-date copy on your machine. This is built for students who want reliable, offline access to their course materials. If you have spotty campus Wi-Fi, want to study during a commute without a connection, or simply prefer having your own organized copy of everything rather than digging through Canvas each time, this tool handles the busywork. It is especially handy at the start of a semester when you want to bulk-download everything at once, or near finals when you need quick access to all your notes and slides without waiting on page loads. The project is written in Go, which generally means it runs as a single, fast program with no complicated setup. Beyond what is described above, the README does not go into detail on configuration specifics, how authentication with Canvas works, or whether the tool runs continuously or on a schedule. It is a straightforward, purpose-built utility that does one thing: mirror your Canvas course files to your local machine.