ClickUp MCP Server for ClineGive Cline instant access to 10 tools to Create Task, Delete Task, Get Task Details, and more
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire ClickUp through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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The ClickUp app connector for Cline is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About ClickUp MCP Server
Connect your ClickUp account to any AI agent and take full control of your project hierarchy and task management workflows through natural conversation.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including ClickUp tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
What you can do
- Hierarchy Orchestration — Navigate through your entire ClickUp structure, from Workspaces and Spaces to Folders and Lists programmatically
- Task Lifecycle Management — Create, update, and manage tasks in real-time, including monitoring status, priority, and detailed metadata directly through your agent
- Deep Task Intelligence — Retrieve complete task details, including descriptions, assigned users, and custom fields to maintain high-fidelity project records
- Workflow Automation — Programmatically list tasks within specific lists or filter folderless lists to understand your team's progress and individual workloads
- Administrative Oversight — List all accessible workspaces and team members to ensure perfectly coordinated collaboration and permission management
The ClickUp MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cline in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 ClickUp tools available for Cline
When Cline connects to ClickUp through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning task-tracking, workflow-automation, hierarchy-management, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Requires a task name. Optional status and description can be provided. Create a new task in a List
Delete a specific task
Note: Do not include the # prefix. Get details for a specific task
List Lists not contained in a Folder
Folders help organize multiple lists. List all Folders in a Space
Lists contain the actual tasks. List all Lists in a Folder
Spaces are large groupings of folders and lists. List all Spaces in a Workspace
Supports pagination to handle large numbers of tasks. List tasks within a List
Workspaces are the top-level unit in ClickUp. List all ClickUp Workspaces
Can update the name, description, or status. Update an existing task
Connect ClickUp to Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ClickUp into Cline. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Add remote server
Enable the server
Start using ClickUp
Why Use Cline with the ClickUp MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
ClickUp + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from ClickUp and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use ClickUp tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from ClickUp and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query ClickUp for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
Example Prompts for ClickUp in Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline agent to start working with ClickUp immediately.
"List all ClickUp Workspaces I have access to."
"Show the tasks in list ID '789' and their current statuses."
"Create a high-priority task 'Fix Login Bug' in list '789'."
Troubleshooting ClickUp MCP Server with Cline
Common issues when connecting ClickUp to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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ClickUp + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with Cline.