productivity

ClickUp

by nsxdavid

Integrate ClickUp with powerful API tools to manage tasks, docs, and checklists from conversations using Node.js resourc

Integrates with ClickUp API to enable workspace, task, document, and checklist management directly from conversations through Node.js-based tools and URI template resources.

github stars

42

Uses custom task IDs for searchSecure API credential management

best for

  • / Project managers tracking task status
  • / Team members looking up task details
  • / Quick project management lookups

capabilities

  • / Retrieve tasks by custom ID
  • / View task details and descriptions
  • / Access task comments
  • / Browse task attachments
  • / Query custom field configurations

what it does

Connects to ClickUp's API to search for and retrieve task information using custom task IDs. Lets you quickly look up task details, descriptions, and attachments from within your AI assistant.

about

ClickUp is a community-built MCP server published by nsxdavid that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate ClickUp with powerful API tools to manage tasks, docs, and checklists from conversations using Node.js resourc It is categorized under productivity.

how to install

You can install ClickUp in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

ClickUp is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

ClickUp MCP Server

<p align="center"> <img src="assets/images/clickupserverlogo.png" width="256" alt="ClickUp MCP Server Logo" /> </p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/clickup-mcp-server"><img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/v/clickup-mcp-server.svg" alt="npm version"></a> <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg" alt="License: MIT"></a> <a href="https://nodejs.org/"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/node-%3E%3D18.0.0-brightgreen" alt="Node.js Version"></a> <a href="https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP%20SDK-1.6.1-orange" alt="MCP SDK"></a> </p>

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a standardized interface for AI assistants to interact with the ClickUp API. This server enables AI systems to access and manipulate ClickUp data such as workspaces, spaces, folders, lists, tasks, docs, comments, and checklists.

Available Tools

  • get_workspaces: Get the list of workspaces
  • get_spaces: Get spaces within a workspace
  • get_tasks: Get tasks from a list
  • create_task: Create a new task
  • update_task: Update an existing task
  • get_docs_from_workspace: Get all docs from a workspace
  • create_folder: Create a new folder in a space
  • get_lists: Get lists in a folder or space
  • create_list: Create a new list

Installation

git clone https://github.com/nsxdavid/clickup-mcp-server.git
cd clickup-mcp-server
npm install

Get ClickUp API Token

  1. Log in to ClickUp account
  2. Go to Settings > Apps
  3. Click "Generate API Token"
  4. Copy the token

Configuration

Add to the MCP settings file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/clickup-mcp-server/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "CLICKUP_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}
  • Make sure to correct the path
  • Make sure to supply your API token

Alternate Installation (npx)

For users who prefer not to clone the repository, the package can be run directly using npx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "clickup-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CLICKUP_API_TOKEN": "YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}
  • Replace YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE with your API token
  • No installation or cloning is required with this method

Configuration File Locations

  • Cline VSCode Extension: ~/.vscode/extensions/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
  • Claude Desktop Apps:
    • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
    • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Development

Building

npm run build

Running Tests

npm test

License

MIT

FAQ

What is the ClickUp MCP server?
ClickUp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for ClickUp?
This profile displays 10 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
MCP server reviews

Ratings

4.510 reviews
  • Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024

    ClickUp is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024

    We evaluated ClickUp against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: ClickUp is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024

    ClickUp reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024

    I recommend ClickUp for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024

    Strong directory entry: ClickUp surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024

    ClickUp has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024

    According to our notes, ClickUp benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024

    We wired ClickUp into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.

  • Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024

    ClickUp is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.