ClickUp MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add ClickUp as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add clickup --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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.
Claude Code registers ClickUp as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where ClickUp data drives decisions without human intervention.
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 Claude Code 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 Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ClickUp MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using ClickUp
Ask Claude: "Using ClickUp, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the ClickUp MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using ClickUp tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
ClickUp + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed ClickUp tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query ClickUp nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe ClickUp outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query ClickUp status endpoints and alert on anomalies
ClickUp MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ClickUp to Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Common issues when connecting ClickUp to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
ClickUp + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect ClickUp with your favorite client
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Connect ClickUp to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.