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"After careful reflection we've decided to pause all new user-facing work on Notioc. The core

MCP server will stay live and open-source so researchers and tinkerers can keep exploring

Canvas integrations, but we're no longer pushing product features for the student assistant.

This shift lets us focus our energy where we can create deeper, longer-term impact while still

honoring the technical foundation we built."

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EngineeringJune 15, 2025

From Browser to Brain v2.0: Engineering an LLM Agent to Navigate University Learning Systems on the Web

We demonstrated how a local cache of a university's Learning Management System (LMS) could empower a Large Language Model (LLM) to fetch course files in milliseconds. This solved read-only tasks, but genuine academic work is fundamentally interactive.

14 min read

EngineeringMay 11, 2025

Engineering a Proactive Learning Ecosystem: The Architecture and Implementation of Notioc's Predictive Analytics and Intelligent Persona Systems

The Notioc Canvas MCP Server has evolved beyond a mere data-access tool into a proactive, intelligent academic partner. This paper details the engineering philosophy, architectural design, and implementation of two cornerstone features: the Predictive Analytics Engine and the Intelligent Persona System.

18 min read

EngineeringJune 11, 2025

From API to AI: How We Taught an LLM to Speak Canvas

Think of a Large Language Model as a brilliant, creative mind. Now, think of a web API like Canvas as a giant, old-school filing cabinet. The brilliant mind can't just pull open the drawers; it needs an expert assistant who knows the filing system. This paper is the story of how we built that expert assistant.

10 min read

ResearchApril 2025

Collaborative AI for Smarter Student Workflows

We explore collaborative AI frameworks like Mixture-of-Agents (MoA) and Multi-Agent Systems (MAS), investigating how these approaches can form the backbone of truly helpful agentic academic workflows.

15 min read

Feature SpotlightMay 20 2025

Building a Robust Canvas LMS Integration

Learn how we implemented a secure and flexible Canvas API integration for our education tools, overcoming authentication challenges and building an intuitive interface for students and educators.

12 min read

Education InsightsJune 16, 2025

Early Notioc Testers: What We Learned from Student Feedback

A farewell retrospective from the Notioc team on the technical wins and hard-earned lessons from student feedback.

8 min read

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