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Overview

ClickUp MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a standardized interface for AI assistants to interact with the ClickUp API, enabling seamless access and manipulation of ClickUp data such as tasks, lists, and comments.

To use the ClickUp MCP Server, install it via npm, configure authentication with your ClickUp API token or OAuth, and utilize the provided tools to interact with ClickUp data through MCP-compliant commands.

  • Comprehensive API coverage for ClickUp entities (tasks, lists, etc.) - Standardized MCP-compliant interface for easy integration - Flexible authentication options (API token and OAuth) - Robust error handling and reporting - URI-addressable resources for data retrieval
  1. Automating task management in ClickUp through AI assistants.
  2. Integrating ClickUp data into custom applications or workflows.
  3. Enhancing productivity tools with ClickUp functionalities.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect ClickUp MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-clickup-mcp-server-nsxdavid"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

**Can I use ClickUp MCP Server without a ClickUp account?**

No, a ClickUp account with API access is required to use this server.

**Is ClickUp MCP Server free to use?**

Yes, it is open-source and free to use under the MIT License.

**What programming language is ClickUp MCP Server built with?**

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