How do I connect my ClickUp account?

You need to grab your Personal API Token from the ClickUp dashboard under Settings and Apps, then connect it to the MCP.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I create new tasks through my AI?

Yes, you can use the create_task capability to add new tasks to any list in your workspace.

Does this work with my existing ClickUp folders?

Yes, the MCP can navigate your existing hierarchy of Spaces, Folders, and Lists.

Vinkius manages the connection and credentials so you can use the MCP securely with your API token.

How do I find my ClickUp Personal API Token?

Log in to ClickUp, navigate to Settings > Apps, and click Generate under the Personal API Token section.

What is the difference between a Space and a List?

A Space is a top-level grouping for high-level organization, while a List contains the actual individual tasks you want to track.

Can I filter for archived tasks?

The current toolset is optimized for active project management and typically retrieves non-archived tasks to maintain workflow focus.

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Connect ClickUp (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire workspace through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through ClickUp.

01
Create task
This capability adds a new task to a specific List. You just need to provide a name, though you can also include a description and status.
02
Delete task
Use this to remove a specific task from your ClickUp workspace.
03
Get task details
This capability pulls all available information for a single task. Just provide the task ID without the # prefix.
04
List folders
This capability retrieves all Folders located within a specific Space.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through ClickUp.

05
List lists
Use this to see all the Lists contained inside a Folder.
06
Update task
This capability lets you change the name, description, or status of an existing task.
07
List folderless lists
This capability finds and lists all Lists that aren't tucked inside a Folder.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through ClickUp.

08
List spaces
This capability shows you every Space available within a specific Workspace.
09
List tasks
Use this to pull a list of tasks from a specific List, with support for large datasets via pagination.
10
List workspaces
This capability returns a list of all ClickUp Workspaces you have access to.

Real work

What teams actually run

Sprint Management

A developer tells their AI to create a new task in the current sprint list.

Status Reporting

A manager asks the AI to list all tasks in a specific list to check progress.

Workspace Cleanup

An admin uses the AI to find and delete outdated tasks or lists.

Resource Planning

An operations lead queries the AI to see which tasks are assigned to specific users.

Automate a task

Put ClickUp to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

ClickUp works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put ClickUp to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

729ms average. Fast in production.

ClickUp is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 896ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 553ms
Slowest day: 896ms
14-day trend: Stable+3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of ClickUp, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with ClickUp. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

ClickUp Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — ClickUp capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up ClickUp in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work ClickUp owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone managing complex projects through ClickUp who wants to move faster using an AI agent.

01
Project Managers
They use the AI to pull task lists and change project statuses via text.
02
Software Teams
They manage sprints and assign tasks without leaving their coding environment.
03
Operations Leads
They monitor team capacity and organize folder structures through queries.

FAQ

Questions ClickUp owners ask.

01
How do I connect my ClickUp account?
You need to grab your Personal API Token from the ClickUp dashboard under Settings and Apps, then connect it to the MCP.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
03
Can I create new tasks through my AI?
Yes, you can use the create_task capability to add new tasks to any list in your workspace.
04
Does this work with my existing ClickUp folders?
Yes, the MCP can navigate your existing hierarchy of Spaces, Folders, and Lists.
05
Is my data secure?
Vinkius manages the connection and credentials so you can use the MCP securely with your API token.
06
How do I find my ClickUp Personal API Token?
Log in to ClickUp, navigate to Settings > Apps, and click Generate under the Personal API Token section.
07
What is the difference between a Space and a List?
A Space is a top-level grouping for high-level organization, while a List contains the actual individual tasks you want to track.
08
Can I filter for archived tasks?
The current toolset is optimized for active project management and typically retrieves non-archived tasks to maintain workflow focus.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Create task

Delete task

Get task details

List folders

05-07

List lists

Update task

List folderless lists

08-10

List spaces

List tasks

List workspaces

What teams actually run

Sprint Management

Status Reporting

Workspace Cleanup

Resource Planning

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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How do I connect my ClickUp account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I create new tasks through my AI?

Does this work with my existing ClickUp folders?

Is my data secure?

How do I find my ClickUp Personal API Token?

What is the difference between a Space and a List?

Can I filter for archived tasks?

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