ClickUp
ClickUp MCP Server enables AI assistants to seamlessly interact with your ClickUp workspace. This powerful integration allows Claude to create and manage tasks, access documents, organize folders and lists, add comments, and handle checklists—all thr
What is ClickUp?
ClickUp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to clickup mcp server enables ai assistants to seamlessly interact with your clickup workspace. this powerful integration allows claude to create and manage tasks, access documents, organize folders and ...
ClickUp MCP Server enables AI assistants to seamlessly interact with your ClickUp workspace. This powerful integration allows Claude to create and manage tasks, access documents, organize folders and lists, add comments, and handle checklists—all thr
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- ClickUp MCP Server enables AI assistants to seamlessly inter
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y clickup-mcp-serverManual Installation
npx -y clickup-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use ClickUp
The ClickUp MCP Server integrates Claude and other AI assistants with your ClickUp workspace, exposing tools to create and update tasks, browse spaces and folders, manage lists, retrieve documents, and add comments — all through natural language. It authenticates via a single ClickUp Personal API Token and connects to the full ClickUp REST API. Project managers and development teams use it to automate task creation, sprint planning, and workspace organization without leaving their AI coding environment.
Prerequisites
- A ClickUp account with a Personal API Token — found under ClickUp Settings > Apps > API Token
- Node.js 18+ installed for npx execution
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code
Obtain your ClickUp Personal API Token
Log in to ClickUp, open your avatar menu > Settings > Apps, then copy the Personal API Token. This becomes the CLICKUP_API_TOKEN environment variable.
Add the server to your MCP client configuration
Edit claude_desktop_config.json (macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json) to register the server. The npx command downloads and runs it on demand.
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "clickup-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"CLICKUP_API_TOKEN": "your-clickup-personal-api-token"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or your chosen client so it picks up the new server configuration. The ClickUp tools should appear in the tool panel.
Verify by listing workspaces
Ask Claude to list your ClickUp workspaces. The get_workspaces tool will confirm authentication is working and return your workspace IDs.
Start managing tasks with natural language
Use the create_task, update_task, and get_tasks tools through conversational prompts to manage your ClickUp work items.
ClickUp Examples
Client configuration
Complete claude_desktop_config.json entry for the ClickUp MCP server using npx.
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "clickup-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"CLICKUP_API_TOKEN": "pk_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts covering the main ClickUp MCP tools.
- "List all workspaces and spaces in my ClickUp account"
- "Create a task called 'Fix login bug' in the Engineering list with high priority"
- "Show me all open tasks assigned to me in the Sprint 12 list"
- "Update task abc123 status to 'In Review' and add a comment explaining the changes"
- "Get all documents from the Product workspace and summarize their titles"Troubleshooting ClickUp
Authentication fails — 'Invalid token' or 401 errors
Ensure CLICKUP_API_TOKEN is set to your Personal API Token (starts with 'pk_'), not an OAuth token. Regenerate it from ClickUp Settings > Apps if needed.
npx fails to download or run the package
Confirm Node.js 18+ is installed ('node --version') and that you have npm access. Try running 'npx -y clickup-mcp-server' directly in a terminal to see the error message.
Tasks are created but in the wrong list
Use get_spaces and get_lists first to find the exact list ID you want to target, then reference that ID when calling create_task.
Frequently Asked Questions about ClickUp
What is ClickUp?
ClickUp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that clickup mcp server enables ai assistants to seamlessly interact with your clickup workspace. this powerful integration allows claude to create and manage tasks, access documents, organize folders and lists, add comments, and handle checklists—all thr It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install ClickUp?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y clickup-mcp-server. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with ClickUp?
ClickUp works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is ClickUp free to use?
Yes, ClickUp is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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