How to Use the ClickUp MCP in Cline

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Create your Vinkius account to connect ClickUp to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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End-to-end ticket execution

Cline handles the entire development loop through this ClickUp MCP Server. You tell the agent to build the feature described in a specific ticket, and it uses `get_task_details` to pull the exact requirements into VS Code. After grabbing the specs, the agent writes the component, imports your data, and runs the tests. It finishes the job without you ever tabbing out to check a project board.

Automated bug tracking in Cline

When a test fails or an API breaks, your agent logs the problem immediately. Cline triggers `create_new_task` to push the error log and stack trace straight into your team's designated triage list. Using this MCP connection, it finds that exact list by navigating the project hierarchy. The agent queries `list_workspace_spaces` and `list_space_lists` to locate the correct destination, ensuring no bug reports get lost in the void.

Workspace and team visibility

You need to know what your team is prioritizing today. Cline executes `list_list_tasks` to dump the current sprint backlog directly into your editor sidebar. The agent verifies its own access level using `get_my_clickup_profile` and maps out available environments via `list_clickup_workspaces`. It gathers all the necessary project context before touching your codebase.

Setup guide

Set up ClickUp MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type clickup-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest ClickUp refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about ClickUp MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP Servers icon. Navigate to the Remote Servers tab and paste your Vinkius HTTP transport URL.

Yes. The agent uses the task details tool to read acceptance criteria. It then writes code based on those exact specifications.

When the agent catches a build error, it automatically pushes a new task to your backlog. It includes the stack trace and file paths in the description.

No. The agent maps your project structure by querying workspaces, spaces, and folders. It finds the correct IDs on its own.

Vinkius manages auth via a zero-trust architecture. Your task descriptions, team structures, and profile details only pass through an ephemeral sandbox and are never stored.

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