ClickUp MCP Server

Name: ClickUp MCP Server
Author: nsxdavid

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About ClickUp MCP Server

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Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "clickup-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLICKUP_API_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

Get the list of workspaces

Get spaces within a workspace

Get tasks from a list

Create a new task

Update an existing task

Get all docs from a workspace

Create a new folder in a space

Get lists in a folder or space

Create a new list

Overview

What is ClickUp MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a standardized interface for AI assistants to interact with the ClickUp API. It enables AI systems to access and manipulate ClickUp data such as workspaces, spaces, folders, lists, tasks, docs, comments, and checklists.

How to use ClickUp MCP Server?

Install via cloning the repository and running npm install, or run directly using npx with npx -y clickup-mcp-server. Obtain a ClickUp API token from Settings > Apps in your ClickUp account, then configure the server in your MCP settings file with the token and path to the server.

Key features of ClickUp MCP Server

Provides tools for CRUD operations on ClickUp resources
Supports workspaces, spaces, folders, lists, and tasks
Includes document retrieval and checklist management
Can be run via cloning or npx without installation
Requires Node.js >= 18.0.0 and a ClickUp API token
Integrates with Claude Desktop and Cline VSCode extensions

Use cases of ClickUp MCP Server

AI assistants retrieving tasks from a ClickUp list
Creating new tasks or updating existing ones via natural language
Getting all docs from a workspace for summarization
Managing folders and lists within spaces programmatically
Automating project management workflows through AI chat interfaces

FAQ from ClickUp MCP Server

What does ClickUp MCP Server do?

It acts as a bridge between AI assistants and the ClickUp API, allowing AI to read and write workspace data like tasks, docs, and folders.

How do I install ClickUp MCP Server?

Clone the repository, run npm install, and build with npm run build, or use npx directly with npx -y clickup-mcp-server.

What runtime is required?

Node.js version 18.0.0 or higher.

How do I get an API token?

Log into ClickUp, go to Settings > Apps, and click "Generate API Token". Copy the token and set it in the configuration.

Where do I place the configuration?

In the MCP settings file. For Claude Desktop on macOS, it’s at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json; on Windows, %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json. For Cline VSCode, see ~/.../settings/cline_mcp_settings.json.

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