How to Use the ClickUp MCP in Windsurf

Connect ClickUp to Windsurf and let Cascade autonomously track tasks, read project data, and update your lists without leaving the editor.

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Connect ClickUp MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect ClickUp to Windsurf 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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Multi-step project navigation

Cascade reads your project structure top-to-bottom using this ClickUp MCP Server. You ask for a high-level overview, and the agent automatically chains `list_clickup_workspaces` with `list_workspace_spaces` to map out your team's entire setup. Then it digs deeper. Once it knows the spaces, Windsurf maps out the specifics by firing off `list_space_folders` and `list_space_lists`. You see exactly where work lives before writing a single line of code.

Autonomous task creation in Windsurf

You spot a bug while working on a feature branch. Instead of opening a browser, you tell Cascade to log it. The agent instantly runs `create_new_task` to drop the issue exactly where it belongs in your sprint list. Because Cascade chains actions, it checks existing work first. It pulls active items with `list_list_tasks` to ensure you aren't creating duplicates, then generates the new ticket with full technical context attached.

Deep context from existing tickets

Pulling specific requirements into your IDE is now a background process. Just paste a ticket ID into the chat, and Cascade executes `get_task_details` to read the exact acceptance criteria and comments. The agent knows who it is acting as by checking `get_my_clickup_profile` through this MCP integration. It uses this context to filter assignments, ensuring you only see the workload that matters for your current coding 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-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about ClickUp MCP in Windsurf

Open the MCP Servers UI under Settings → Cascade. Add your Vinkius endpoint URL under the mcpServers array and click Refresh. Cascade will auto-discover the tools immediately.

Yes. Once connected, Cascade executes the task details tool without asking for permission. Just tell the agent which ticket you are working on.

Cascade handles the entire hierarchy natively. It chains workspace, space, and list queries together to find exactly where your tasks live.

The client triggers the task creation tool. You provide the details in chat, and it pushes the record directly to your specified list.

Vinkius runs this MCP integration in an ephemeral V8 Isolate Sandbox. Your workspace IDs, task descriptions, and profile metadata never persist after the session ends.

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