ClickUp MCP Server for Cline 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire ClickUp through Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool. from data retrieval to workflow automation. without leaving the terminal.
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"mcpServers": {
"clickup": {
"url": "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.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including ClickUp tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the ClickUp MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using ClickUp
Ask Cline: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the ClickUp MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously. it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
ClickUp + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from ClickUp and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use ClickUp tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from ClickUp and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query ClickUp for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
ClickUp MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect ClickUp to Cline 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 Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline
Common issues when connecting ClickUp to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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ClickUp + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with Cline.
How does Cline connect to MCP servers?
Can Cline run MCP tools without approval?
Does Cline support multiple MCP servers at once?
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Connect ClickUp to Cline
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.