How to Use the ClickUp MCP in Claude Code

Manage your ClickUp sprints directly from the terminal with Claude Code, piping task data into shell scripts and CI/CD pipelines.

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Headless ClickUp MCP Server operations

This ClickUp MCP Server lets Claude Code interact with your project boards entirely through the command line. You pipe the output of `list_list_tasks` into jq or a bash script to generate daily standup reports without opening a browser. SREs and DevOps engineers use this to tie project management into infrastructure workflows. The CLI pulls active incidents using `get_task_details` and feeds that data directly into your deployment checks.

Automated ticket generation

Using this MCP setup, cron jobs and deployment scripts file their own issues. When a background process fails, Claude Code fires `create_new_task` to alert the team immediately. The terminal agent knows exactly where to put these alerts. It navigates the directory structure using `list_clickup_workspaces` and `list_space_folders` to drop the ticket in the correct DevOps backlog.

Cross-environment project mapping

You need to audit where specific tasks live across multiple teams. The CLI chains `list_workspace_spaces` and `list_space_lists` to map out the entire organizational structure in plain text. It verifies the current user context via `get_my_clickup_profile` before running these queries. This ensures your terminal session only pulls data you actually have permission to view.

Setup guide

Set up ClickUp MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see clickup-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest ClickUp transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available ClickUp tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http clickup-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ClickUp MCP in Claude Code

Run the claude mcp add command with the transport flag set to http. Pass your Vinkius endpoint URL after the double dashes to register the server.

Yes. You trigger the task creation tool from a headless terminal session. It works perfectly for logging CI/CD pipeline failures.

The CLI pulls all tasks from a specific list and outputs the data. You then pipe that terminal output into other command-line tools.

Ask the CLI to list your workspaces and spaces. It queries the API and prints the names and IDs directly to your console.

You only need a single Vinkius endpoint token in your local config. The ephemeral sandbox handles the actual requests, keeping your task content and folder names out of permanent logs.

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