ClickUp Task Manager
Provides comprehensive tools for AI systems to manage ClickUp tasks, lists, folders, and workspaces through the Model Context Protocol. It enables automated task creation, status updates, subtask management, and custom field manipulation using natura
What is ClickUp Task Manager?
ClickUp Task Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to provides comprehensive tools for ai systems to manage clickup tasks, lists, folders, and workspaces through the model context protocol. it enables automated task creation, status updates, subtask mana...
Provides comprehensive tools for AI systems to manage ClickUp tasks, lists, folders, and workspaces through the Model Context Protocol. It enables automated task creation, status updates, subtask management, and custom field manipulation using natura
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Provides comprehensive tools for AI systems to manage ClickU
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @taazkareem/clickup-mcp-serverManual Installation
npx -y @taazkareem/clickup-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use ClickUp Task Manager
The ClickUp MCP Server is a premium integration that gives AI clients full programmatic access to ClickUp's project management platform through 150 tools covering tasks, lists, folders, spaces, time tracking, comments, documents, goals, views, checklists, and attachments. It supports both a hosted remote endpoint and a local npm-based installation, and can manage multiple ClickUp workspaces simultaneously using separate API keys. Product managers and engineering teams use it to automate task creation, status updates, sprint management, and reporting through natural-language instructions in their AI client.
Prerequisites
- A ClickUp account with API access
- A ClickUp API token (generated at ClickUp Settings → Apps → API Token)
- Your ClickUp Team ID (the first number in your workspace URL after clickup.com/)
- A valid license key from https://buy.polar.sh/taazkareem (required for all usage)
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or another supported MCP client
Purchase a license key
The ClickUp MCP Server requires a license key. Purchase a monthly ($9), annual ($59), or lifetime ($89) license at https://buy.polar.sh/taazkareem. You will receive the key by email.
Retrieve your ClickUp API key and Team ID
Go to ClickUp Settings → Apps → API Token to generate your personal API token. Your Team ID is the first numeric segment in your workspace URL (e.g., clickup.com/12345678/home → Team ID is 12345678).
Configure Claude Desktop for local npm usage
Open claude_desktop_config.json and add the server entry with your API key, Team ID, and license key as environment variables.
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@taazkareem/clickup-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"CLICKUP_API_KEY": "pk_your_api_key_here",
"CLICKUP_TEAM_ID": "your_team_id",
"CLICKUP_MCP_LICENSE_KEY": "your_license_key"
}
}
}
}Alternatively, use the hosted remote server
For zero-installation setup, point your MCP client at the hosted server URL and authenticate with your license key in the X-License-Key header.
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup": {
"serverUrl": "https://clickup-mcp.taazkareem.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-License-Key": "your_license_key"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and verify
Restart Claude Desktop (or your chosen client) and confirm the ClickUp server appears with its tools available. You should see tools prefixed with clickup_ in the tool list.
Optionally filter tools by persona or category
To reduce context usage, restrict which of the 150 tools are loaded by setting persona or category headers. Available personas include: auditor, task_worker, project_manager.
X-Enabled-Categories: task,time_tracking,workspace
X-Persona: project_managerClickUp Task Manager Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration using the npm package with environment variables for authentication.
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@taazkareem/clickup-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"CLICKUP_API_KEY": "pk_your_api_key_here",
"CLICKUP_TEAM_ID": "your_team_id_here",
"CLICKUP_MCP_LICENSE_KEY": "your_license_key_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
These prompts cover common task management, time tracking, and workspace operations.
- "Create a task called 'Fix login bug' in the Backend list with high priority and assign it to me."
- "Show me all tasks in the current sprint that are still in 'In Progress' status."
- "Start a time tracking entry for the task 'API integration' in the Mobile project."
- "Create a subtask under 'Q3 Roadmap' called 'User research interviews' with a due date of next Friday."
- "List all spaces in my workspace and show their folder counts."
- "Update all tasks tagged 'blocked' to status 'On Hold' in the Frontend list."Troubleshooting ClickUp Task Manager
All tool calls return a license validation error
Verify your CLICKUP_MCP_LICENSE_KEY is correct and has not expired. Check your purchase confirmation email from Polar.sh. For the remote server, ensure the X-License-Key header is set correctly.
Tasks are not found when referenced by name
The server uses fuzzy search — try providing a more specific name or include the list/folder context in your request. You can also provide the task ID directly if you know it.
npx command downloads a stale cached version
Clear the npx cache and force a fresh download: npx --yes clear-npx-cache && npx -y @taazkareem/clickup-mcp-server. Or pin a specific version in the args array.
Frequently Asked Questions about ClickUp Task Manager
What is ClickUp Task Manager?
ClickUp Task Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive tools for ai systems to manage clickup tasks, lists, folders, and workspaces through the model context protocol. it enables automated task creation, status updates, subtask management, and custom field manipulation using natura It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install ClickUp Task Manager?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @taazkareem/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 Task Manager?
ClickUp Task Manager works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is ClickUp Task Manager free to use?
Yes, ClickUp Task Manager is open source and available under the NOASSERTION license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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