Canva API Proof of Concept (PoC)

This project demonstrates how to use the Canva Apps SDK and REST API to create a design via an API request. The backend is built using Node.js and Express.

Features

• Creates a Canva design via API
• Adds a text element (fixed font, size, and color)
• Inserts an image via asset_id
• Returns the design URL

Prerequisites

1. Canva Developer Account: Register at Canva Developers.
2. Canva API Access Token: Obtain from your Canva app settings.
3. Node.js & npm: Install from Node.js official website.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/canva-api-poc.git
cd canva-api-poc

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Create a .env File

Create a .env file in the project root and add the following:

CANVA_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_canva_access_token
PORT=3000

4. Run the Server

node server.js

API Usage

Endpoint: Create Design

POST /create-design

Example Request (JSON Body)

{
  "text": "Hello Canva!",
  "assetId": "your_asset_id"
}

Example Response

{
  "success": true,
  "designId": "123456789",
  "designUrl": "https://api.canva.com/v1/designs/123456789"
}

Deployment

You can deploy this project on platforms like Vercel, Heroku, or AWS.

Example for Heroku:

git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
heroku create
heroku config:set CANVA_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_canva_access_token
heroku push heroku main

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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For contributions or issues, feel free to open a pull request or issue on GitHub!