Clickup Mcp
Manage ClickUp spaces, tasks, and lists from your agent with a compact MCP that exposes many PM tools without bloating context.
Overview
ClickUp MCP is a MCP server for the Build phase that exposes 37 token-optimized ClickUp tools to AI coding agents.
What is this MCP server?
- 37 ClickUp-oriented MCP tools in one lightweight server
- Token-optimized responses described as 95% smaller than typical payloads
- stdio npm package @cavort-it-systems/clickup-mcp v1.0.3
- Authenticated via ClickUp Personal API Token
- Suited to agent-driven task creation, updates, and workspace queries
- 37 MCP tools
- Advertised 95% smaller responses vs typical ClickUp payloads
- Server version 1.0.3
Community signal: 3 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Agent sessions drift from your task board because full ClickUp API responses burn context and slow iterative PM work.
Who is it for?
Solo builders who run sprints in ClickUp and want Codex or Claude Code to file tasks from implementation chat.
Skip if: Teams on Linear, Jira-only workflows, or anyone who does not want ClickUp API tokens in local MCP config.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can create, query, and update ClickUp work with smaller MCP payloads so PM actions stay inside the build loop.
- Agent-driven ClickUp queries and mutations across 37 tools
- Lower-context PM updates during build sessions
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Journey fit
Solo builders coordinate backlogs and shipping checklists while building; PM MCP bridges agent sessions and ClickUp as the system of record. The pm subphase is where roadmaps, tasks, and status updates live during active development.
How it compares
Token-slim ClickUp MCP bridge, not a full product-management methodology skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is ClickUp MCP for?
Indie developers and small teams using ClickUp who want MCP-driven task and workspace operations from Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex.
When should I use ClickUp MCP?
Use it during active build and pm work when you turn agent-discovered bugs, features, or checklists into ClickUp tasks without leaving the IDE.
How do I add ClickUp MCP to my agent?
Create a ClickUp Personal API Token, install @cavort-it-systems/clickup-mcp, set CLICKUP_API_TOKEN in your MCP server environment, and enable stdio in your client.