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 Windsurf 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ClickUp
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

docs.windsurf.com/windsurf/mcp

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect ClickUp through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple ClickUp tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your 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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ClickUp MCP Server with Windsurf.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using ClickUp

Open Cascade and ask: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the ClickUp MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with ClickUp through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

ClickUp + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the ClickUp MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from ClickUp and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query ClickUp tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from ClickUp and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine ClickUp data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

ClickUp MCP Tools for Windsurf (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect ClickUp to Windsurf 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 Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

Common issues when connecting ClickUp to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

ClickUp + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating ClickUp MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.