ClickUp MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add ClickUp as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="clickup_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with ClickUp. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About ClickUp MCP Server
Connect your ClickUp account to any AI agent and take full control of your project management and productivity through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage tasks, subtasks, and complex workflows natively.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use ClickUp tools. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Workspace Oversight — List and retrieve details for all workspaces (teams) you belong to natively
- Hierarchy Intelligence — Access and monitor spaces, folders, and lists to understand project structures flawlessly
- Task Management — List and retrieve detailed information for tasks, including statuses and priorities, securely
- Workflow Logistics — Create new tasks and manage subtasks to keep your team organized flawlessly
- Productivity Tracking — Access your own user profile and team member information securely
- Integrated Visibility — Retrieve detailed task metadata including descriptions and due dates directly within your workspace
The ClickUp MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect ClickUp to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ClickUp MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 8 tools from ClickUp automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the ClickUp MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use ClickUp tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign ClickUp tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive ClickUp tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes ClickUp tool responses in an isolated environment
ClickUp + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries ClickUp while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from ClickUp, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using ClickUp data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process ClickUp responses in a sandboxed execution environment
ClickUp MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ClickUp to AutoGen via MCP:
create_new_task
Create a new task in a specific list
get_my_clickup_profile
Retrieve information about the authenticated user
get_task_details
Get detailed information for a specific task
list_clickup_workspaces
List all workspaces (teams) the user belongs to
list_list_tasks
List all tasks in a specific list
list_space_folders
List all folders within a space
list_space_lists
List all lists within a space
list_workspace_spaces
List all spaces within a workspace
Example Prompts for ClickUp in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with ClickUp immediately.
"List all my ClickUp workspaces."
"Show me the tasks in the 'Q2 Launch' list."
"Create a new task called 'Prepare presentation' in list 'wf_123'."
Troubleshooting ClickUp MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting ClickUp to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"ClickUp + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect ClickUp to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.