ClickUp MCP servers: which one to use
Use ClickUp's own server for tasks, docs and chat in Claude or Cursor. Pick a community server for an API key setup or a read-only mode.
- Servers
- 17
- active
- Official
- 1
- by ClickUp
- Hosted
- 5
- nothing to install
- Local
- 12
- runs on your machine
- OAuth
- 1
- sign in, no key
ClickUp makes its own MCP server, and it is available on all plans. You sign in with your ClickUp account, and the AI can search, create and update tasks, comments, time entries and docs. The catch is the daily limit: the Free Forever plan allows 100 calls per rolling 24 hours, unless your Workspace has the Everything AI add-on. Community servers run on your machine with an API key. Two of them have a read-only mode.
Good for
- Teams who want Claude or Cursor to find tasks, post comments and log time in ClickUp
- Developers who want a coding assistant to read the full context of a ticket
- Managers who want a read-only connection for status reports
- Automation builders who need an API key instead of a browser sign-in
Which ClickUp MCP server to use
Use ClickUp's hosted server unless the daily call limit or the OAuth-only sign-in blocks you. Then pick clickup-mcp for coding tools, or ClickUp MCP Pro for a read-only switch and 161 tools (its README count).
| Server | Official | Runs | Sign-in | Read-only option | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClickUp | Official | Hosted | Account | – | – |
| clickup-mcp | Community | Local | API key | Mode setting | 49 |
| ClickUp MCP Pro | Community | Local | API token | Env setting | 1 |
| ClickUp MCP Server (taazkareem) | Community | HostedLocal | Account or paid license | – | 53 |
All ClickUp MCP servers
17 active · 1 official · official first, then by GitHub stars
- ClickUp MCP ServerOfficialHostedOAuth
ClickUp's hosted MCP server: tasks, comments, time tracking, Lists, Folders, Docs and Chat from an AI assistant, signed in with OAuth. Available on all plans with daily call limits.
@taazkareem/clickup-mcp-serverHosted or LocalAPI keyPremium AI integration. Tasks, lists, docs, folders, time. 50+ tools. Instant setup.
53 GitHub stars
clickup-mcpLocalSearch, create, and retrieve tasks, add comments, and track time through natural language commands.
49 GitHub stars- mcparmory-clickupLocal
Manage tasks, lists, checklists, comments, and project workflows
32 GitHub stars - clickup-mcpLocal
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for ClickUp — manage tasks, track time, and post daily updates from Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI tool.
14 GitHub stars 
clickup-mcpLocalLightweight ClickUp MCP server - 37 tools, token-optimized (95% smaller responses)
4 GitHub stars- clickup-mcp-server
🦾 A strong MCP server for ClickUp.
4 GitHub stars 
ClickUp MCP ProLocalThe most complete ClickUp MCP server — 161 tools + clickup_raw for the full v2/v3 API.
1 GitHub stars- clickup-multi-mcp-serverLocal
ClickUp MCP Server with Multi-Workspace Support - Integrate multiple ClickUp workspaces with AI through Model Context Protocol
1 GitHub stars - ClickUp MCP by usefulapiHosted
Read teams, spaces, lists and tasks; create, update and comment on tasks and track time.
1 GitHub stars 
ClickupHosted or LocalClickUp MCP — wraps the ClickUp REST API v2 (BYO API key)
0 GitHub stars- clickup-commandsLocal
Unofficial ClickUp CLI and MCP server in one binary, installed from GitHub Releases
0 GitHub stars - clickup-mcpLocal
Search, create, and retrieve tasks, add comments, and track time through natural language commands.
0 GitHub stars - clickup-mcpLocal
ClickUp MCP Server with direct API client and high rate limits (61 tools)
0 GitHub stars - cortexaforge-clickup-mcpLocal
Free, open-source MCP server for ClickUp. Works with Claude, Hermes, OpenClaw, Cursor, Codex, and any MCP-compatible client.
0 GitHub stars - ClickUp MCP Server
Audit ClickUp workspaces: spaces, folders, lists, custom fields, tasks, and views.
- clickup-mcp-server-newHosted
Manage your ClickUp workspace by creating, updating, and organizing tasks, lists, folders, and tag…
Questions
Is there an official ClickUp MCP server?
Yes. ClickUp hosts it at https://mcp.clickup.com/mcp, and its docs say it is available on all plans. It covers tasks, comments, time tracking, Lists, Folders, Docs and Chat.
Is the ClickUp MCP server free?
Yes, on every plan, but with limits. Without the Everything AI add-on, Free Forever gets 100 MCP calls per rolling 24 hours, Core/Unlimited 300, Business 1,000, Business Plus 2,500, Enterprise 5,000 and Enterprise Plus 25,000. Among community servers, ClickUp MCP Pro and clickup-mcp are MIT licensed, while ClickUp MCP Server by taazkareem needs a paid license.
Does the ClickUp MCP server need an API key?
Not the official one, and it does not accept one. ClickUp's docs say only OAuth sign-in is supported. The local community servers take a ClickUp API token instead.
Can the ClickUp MCP server delete tasks?
ClickUp's two pages disagree. The tools page lists clickup_delete_task (sends the task and subtasks to Trash) and a comment delete tool, both marked sensitive, while the setup page's FAQ says no deletion tools were added for safety. Check the tool list in your assistant. Your AI can only do what your ClickUp permissions allow.
How do I make a ClickUp MCP server read-only?
Use a community server that has the switch. ClickUp MCP Pro blocks all writes when CLICKUP_READONLY is true, and clickup-mcp has read and read-minimal modes (default write). ClickUp's tools page marks every official tool Read or Write, so you can see which ones change data.
What is the ClickUp MCP server URL?
https://mcp.clickup.com/mcp. You sign in with your ClickUp account the first time you connect.
Why would I use a community ClickUp server over the official one?
For an API key setup, or for features the official server lacks. The clickup-mcp README says it reads a task with its comments and images in one call and takes local file paths for uploads. It also says it has no Chat support, which the official server has.
Does the ClickUp MCP server cost extra to use with Claude or Cursor?
No extra ClickUp fee for the official server. Its limits are counted per Workspace and per client, so Claude and Cursor each get their own daily allowance. The community server by taazkareem is a paid license at $9 a month, $59 a year or $119 for a lifetime license.