ClickUp MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 10 tools to Create Task, Delete Task, Get Task Details, and more
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The ClickUp app connector for Cursor 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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns ClickUp into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ClickUp and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 10 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
When Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire ClickUp into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using ClickUp
Why Use Cursor with the ClickUp MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
ClickUp + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for ClickUp in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting ClickUp to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
ClickUp + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.