ClickUp Connector for AI agents.
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Why people use ClickUp
ClickUp Project Management for AI Agents
With this Connector, you just tell your agent to update a status or create a new item. It handles the navigation and data entry, giving you a finished task without you having to move a mouse.
What Vinkius changes
You get a project management assistant that lives inside your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Update statuses after a meeting
A project manager needs to update five tasks to In Progress.
- Real-world use case 02
Pulling bug details into a dev environment
A developer wants to see the full description of a bug.
- Real-world use case 03
Auditing team workload
An ops lead needs to see all tasks in a specific folder.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete ClickUp capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with ClickUp.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through ClickUp.
- 01 Capability
Create task
Create a new task in a specific list. You can set the name, description, and initial status.
- 02 Capability
Delete task
Remove a specific task from your list. This helps keep your project workspace clean of obsolete items.
- 03 Capability
Get task details
Get all the info for a specific task. It pulls descriptions, assigned users, and custom fields.
- 04 Capability
List folderless lists
See lists that aren't inside a folder. This is useful for finding top-level project items.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through ClickUp.
- 05 Capability
List folders
View all folders within a space. Use this to understand how your project hierarchy is organized.
- 06 Capability
List lists
See every list inside a specific folder. This helps you find the right place to add new tasks.
- 07 Capability
List spaces
View all spaces in your workspace. This is the best way to see your high-level project groupings.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through ClickUp.
- 08 Capability
List tasks
Get a list of tasks within a specific list. It supports pagination for handling large task volumes.
- 09 Capability
List workspaces
See every workspace you have access to. Use this to switch between different high-level project areas.
- 10 Capability
Update task
Change the name, description, or status of an existing task. This keeps your project records accurate.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask ClickUp to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use ClickUp from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it ClickUp, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable ClickUp for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the ClickUp URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable ClickUp in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using ClickUp
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using ClickUp
Ask Copilot: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using ClickUp
Open Cascade and ask: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"clickup-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using ClickUp
Ask Cline: "Using ClickUp, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add clickup-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pNLhhgzMtVeI0HVWQKwMz8KColk4Hzw3lubpeDTq/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using ClickUp
Ask Claude: "Using ClickUp, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work ClickUp can move forward.
This is for project managers tired of manual status updates, software leads managing complex sprints, and operations leads who need a bird's-eye view of team capacity.
Project Manager
Updates task statuses and creates new items during standups without leaving the chat.
Software Engineer
Manages sprint tasks and pulls bug details directly into their coding environment.
Operations Lead
Audits workspace structures and monitors team workloads across multiple folders.
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Before you connect
Questions about ClickUp.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the ClickUp MCP create tasks for me?
Yes, you can tell your agent to create new tasks with specific names, descriptions, and statuses directly in your ClickUp lists.
Does the ClickUp MCP work with my existing folders?
Yes, it can navigate your entire folder and list structure to find exactly where you need to manage your work.
Can I use the ClickUp MCP to update project statuses?
Yes, you can tell your agent to change statuses in real-time, which keeps your project board accurate without manual clicking.
How do I connect my ClickUp account?
You just need to grab your Personal API Token from your ClickUp dashboard settings and paste it into your AI client.
Can it see my team's workload?
Yes, the agent can list tasks across different spaces and folders to help you get a bird's-eye view of what everyone is working on.
Will the ClickUp MCP help with my sprint planning?
Yes, it can help you organize and create tasks for your next sprint, making it much faster to set up your team's upcoming work.
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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