Can I see the subtasks for a specific task?

Yes! Use the `get_task_details` tool with the task ID. The agent will fetch the full task record, which includes all subtasks nested within it.

How do I find all the tasks in a specific list?

Use the `list_list_tasks` tool. Provide the list ID, and your agent will return all tasks in that list, including their current statuses and priorities.

Where do I find my ClickUp API Token?

Log in to ClickUp, go to your **Personal Settings**, select **Apps**, and generate a **Personal API Token** under the API section.

ClickUp MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ClickUp data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ClickUp MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using ClickUp

Ask Copilot: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the ClickUp MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

ClickUp + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

ClickUp MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect ClickUp to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting ClickUp to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

ClickUp + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.