I recently set up the official ClickUp MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with Claude Code, enabling AI-assisted project management directly from my terminal. Here's how to do it.
What is MCP?
MCP allows AI assistants like Claude to connect with external tools and services. The official ClickUp MCP server provides full access to documents, tasks, folders, and more.
Setup Steps
1. Add the MCP Server
claude mcp add clickup -s user --transport http https://mcp.clickup.com/mcp
2. Authenticate
- Start Claude Code
- Type
/mcp - Select ClickUp and choose "Authenticate"
- Complete OAuth in your browser
3. Verify Connection
claude mcp list
You should see: clickup: ✓ Connected
What You Can Do
Once connected, Claude Code can:
- Create and edit ClickUp documents
- Manage tasks and subtasks
- Search across your workspace
- Add comments and track time
Why This Matters
No more context-switching between your IDE and project management tools. Ask Claude to create a task, update documentation, or check project status—all without leaving your terminal.
