A powerful integration for programmatically creating, managing, and exporting Canva designs via the Connect API.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install canva
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install canva using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Canva API Automation Skill?
The Canva skill allows AI agents to interact directly with the Canva Connect API to automate the entire design lifecycle. By utilizing this skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, developers can move beyond manual editing and move toward high-scale visual content production. It enables the programmatic generation of social media graphics, presentations, and marketing collateral by injecting data into predefined brand templates.
This skill handles the complexities of OAuth 2.0 authentication and asynchronous export jobs, providing a streamlined interface for agents to list designs, upload assets, and trigger multi-format exports. Whether you are building an automated social media manager or a bulk document generator, this skill provides the necessary bridge between raw data and professional design.
Canva API Automation Skill Use Cases
- Automatically generate Instagram or LinkedIn posts based on trending topics or blog summaries.
- Export existing Canva designs as high-quality PNG, JPG, or PDF files for distribution.
- Create multi-page carousels by programmatically autofilling brand templates with specific text and images.
- Sync local assets to Canva by uploading images directly to the user's media library.
- Perform batch exports of design folders for archiving or multi-channel marketing campaigns.
How Canva API Automation Skill Works
- The skill initializes connection using OAuth 2.0 credentials (Client ID and Secret) to access the Canva Connect API.
- It retrieves available brand templates or specific design IDs to serve as the foundation for new content.
- Using the autofill endpoint, the skill maps input data to specific text and image placeholders within a template.
- Once the design is updated, an export job is triggered with specific parameters like format (PNG, MP4, etc.) and dimensions.
- The skill monitors the asynchronous export status and returns the final asset URL or file to the agent.
Canva API Automation Skill Setup
To get started with this skill in the Openclaw Skills framework, follow these steps:
- Create a Canva Integration at the Canva Developers portal to obtain your credentials.
- Configure your environment variables:
export CANVA_CLIENT_ID="your_client_id"
export CANVA_CLIENT_SECRET="your_client_secret"
- Run the initial authentication flow to generate access tokens, which are securely stored in
~/.canva/tokens.jsonfor automatic refreshing.
Canva API Automation Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages various data entities provided by the Canva API. Below is the primary metadata taxonomy:
| Entity | Data Provided |
|---|---|
| Designs | Design ID, title, thumbnails, and creation timestamps. |
| Brand Templates | Template ID and available placeholders for text or image autofill. |
| Assets | Metadata for uploaded files including name, dimensions, and type. |
| Export Jobs | Job status (processing, success, failed) and temporary download links. |
Canva API Automation Skill Advanced Features
- Automatic OAuth 2.0 token refresh management for persistent agent connectivity.
- Support for asynchronous polling of export jobs to ensure high-resolution files are fully rendered before download.
- Extensive format support including MP4 for video designs and GIF for animated content.
- Programmatic asset uploading with custom metadata tagging.
- Rate limit monitoring to optimize request frequency within Openclaw Skills workflows.
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