How to Use the ClickUp MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can I create a ClickUp task from my Windsurf terminal?

Yes, you just ask Cascade to create one. It uses createtask and automatically pulls context from your current file to write the description.

Q: How do I configure this ClickUp MCP Server in Windsurf?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file under the mcpServers key. Once you hit refresh in the Windsurf panel, Cascade instantly detects the ten available tools.

Q: Does this integration support custom task statuses?

Yes, when Cascade calls updatetask or createtask, you can specify any status string your workspace uses. The server passes these strings directly to the API without restriction.

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Map Workspaces and Folders with Windsurf

The `list_workspaces` tool lets Cascade pull your entire ClickUp organization structure into its context window in one go. From there, the Windsurf agent automatically chains `list_spaces` and `list_folders` to build a mental map of your project hierarchy without asking you for IDs. You just tell Cascade to find where a ClickUp project lives, and it navigates the workspace structure on its own. This MCP integration saves you from hunting down ClickUp browser URLs just to tell your Windsurf editor where to look.

Batch Task Creation and Updates

The `create_task` tool gives Cascade the power to spin up new ClickUp tickets directly from your open code files inside Windsurf. This MCP Server connection lets the Cascade agent run `update_task` to instantly flip the status to ready-for-review, linking your code changes to the ticket. Instead of copying file names and diffs back to a ClickUp browser tab, you let the Windsurf agent write the description and populate the parameters. Cascade handles the ClickUp API calls in the background while you stay focused on your Windsurf editor.

Context-Aware Task Auditing

The `list_tasks` tool lets your Windsurf editor scan active ClickUp lists to find tickets assigned to you or matching your current branch name. Cascade calls `get_task_details` to read the ClickUp requirements, then compares them directly against your local Windsurf workspace code. If a ClickUp requirement is missing, Cascade suggests the code fix immediately inside Windsurf. Once you approve the changes, the Cascade agent cleans up by running `delete_task` on any redundant draft ClickUp tickets it created during the session.

Setup guide

Set up ClickUp MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the ClickUp MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my ClickUp payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the ClickUp tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ClickUp MCP in Windsurf

Cascade reads your intent, sees you want to update a ticket, and calls `update_task` directly. It chains the discovery of lists and spaces on its own without prompting you for every step.

Yes, you just ask Cascade to create one. It uses `create_task` and automatically pulls context from your current file to write the description.

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file under the `mcpServers` key. Once you hit refresh in the Windsurf panel, Cascade instantly detects the ten available tools.

Yes, when Cascade calls `update_task` or `create_task`, you can specify any status string your workspace uses. The server passes these strings directly to the API without restriction.

The server only processes your task names, descriptions, and workspace IDs locally within the Vinkius sandbox. Your ClickUp credentials and task contents are never stored or sent to third-party LLM APIs.

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