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How to connect ClickUp MCP to Claude

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ClickUp MCP is ClickUp's integration exposing workspace tasks, lists, docs, and time-tracking. It centralizes project data so AI agents can automate workflows and speed up collaboration.

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Introduction

Claude is Anthropic's AI assistant, available on the web, in the desktop app, and on mobile. Cowork is its agent for knowledge work, and it runs on all of those surfaces too. Connected to your apps, Claude can work with your files and services to accomplish complex tasks on your behalf.

This guide walks you through the easiest and most secure way to connect your ClickUp account to Claude via Composio Connect, enabling it to list open tasks assigned to me, create task with due date tomorrow, log two hours to task 12345, and more such actions on your behalf without compromising your account security.

Setup is the same on Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork, and you only need to do it once. The connector is tied to your account, so it's available in all three.

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Connecting ClickUp to Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

Two ways to add the Composio connector. Pick whichever you prefer.

1. Add with one click

Click the button. Claude opens with the Composio connector filled in. Click Add, then go to step 2.

Add to Claude

Add manually

In Claude Desktop, click Customize in the left sidebar, then select Connectors and click the + icon at the top.

Claude Desktop connectors screen with Add custom connector selected

Click Add custom connector and paste in the Composio MCP server URL:

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https://connect.composio.dev/mcp
Add custom connector dialog with Composio MCP server URL

2. Authorize in your browser

Click Connect. You'll be redirected to a browser window where you can authorize Composio to continue.

Composio authorization screen for Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork

3. Connect your ClickUp account

Back in Claude, ask it to connect to ClickUp or give it any ClickUp-related task.

For example, ask Claude to:

  • "List open tasks assigned to me"
  • "Create task with due date tomorrow"
  • "Log two hours to task 12345"

It will prompt you to authenticate and authorize access.

That's it. Composio's tools are now available in Claude, and your ClickUp account is ready to use.

What is the ClickUp Claude Connector, and what's possible with it?

The ClickUp MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your ClickUp account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform ClickUp operations on your behalf.

Troubleshooting

1. Why does Claude not use the Composio connector for ClickUp?

The connector can show as connected, but Claude must use it in each ClickUp conversation.

  • Click + at the lower left of the chat, or type /.
  • Hover Connectors.
  • Turn on Composio.
  • Ask Claude to connect to ClickUp again.

2. Why does Claude show an MCP server error before ClickUp connects?

Claude can show Couldn't reach the MCP server or Authorization with the MCP server failed when you add the connector for ClickUp.

  • Check that the connector URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp.
  • Connectors run from Anthropic's cloud, so your device network is usually not the problem.
  • Add the connector again from Customize > Connectors, then ask Claude to connect ClickUp.
  • If it fails again, send the error and the ofid_ reference id to support@composio.dev.

3. Why does the ClickUp authorization link not work?

The Composio connector is one server. Your ClickUp account connects separately when Claude asks for it.

  • If the browser does not open, or the link expires, ask Claude to retry the ClickUp connection.
  • Composio creates a fresh ClickUp authorization link.
  • Open that link in your browser and finish the ClickUp sign-in.

4. Why do ClickUp actions fail after they worked before?

The ClickUp connection can expire or lose permission.

  • Ask Claude to inspect the ClickUp connection.
  • If the connection is unhealthy, disconnect it when Claude prompts you.
  • Reconnect the ClickUp account and retry the action.
  • If Claude shows a permission prompt, approve it before Claude changes data in ClickUp.
  • If the action still fails with a permission error, check that the connected account has that permission in ClickUp itself.

5. How do I switch to a different ClickUp account?

Claude can manage the ClickUp connection for you.

  • Ask Claude to disconnect or delete the current ClickUp account.
  • Ask Claude to connect ClickUp again.
  • Open the new Composio authorization link for ClickUp.
  • Sign in with the other ClickUp account in the browser.
  • After the account connects, ask Claude to retry the ClickUp task.

6. Why is my ClickUp connection missing in Claude Desktop or on a Team plan?

The connector belongs to your Claude account, so your ClickUp connection works in Claude Web, Desktop, and Cowork.

  • In Claude Desktop, open Customize > Connectors.
  • Next to Composio, click ⋮ and click Clear cache.
  • If ClickUp tools still do not appear, click ⋮, disconnect, remove the connector, and add it again.
  • On Team or Enterprise, an Owner or Primary Owner must enable the connector before you can connect ClickUp.
TOOLS

Supported Tools

Every ClickUp MCP action and event your agent gets out of the box.

Clickup add tag to task

Add existing tag to task.

Clickup add task dependency

Set a directional dependency where one task blocks the other.

Clickup add task link

Link two tasks together.

Clickup add task to list

Add a task to an additional list (keeps current home list).

Clickup add time entry

Add a manual time entry to a task.

Clickup attach task file

Attach file to task.

Clickup create comment

Create a comment or threaded reply on a task, list, or view.

Clickup create document

Create a document in a ClickUp space, folder, or list.

Clickup create document page

Create a new page in a ClickUp document.

Clickup create folder

Create folder in ClickUp space.

Clickup create list

Create a list in a ClickUp space.

Clickup create list in folder

Create a list in a ClickUp folder.

Clickup create reminder

Create a personal reminder in your ClickUp workspace.

Clickup create task

Create a task in a ClickUp list.

Clickup create task comment

[DEPRECATED → clickup_create_comment] Legacy name for creating a task comment, kept for clients with stale tool listings.

Clickup delete comment

Delete a comment by comment_id.

Clickup delete task

Delete a task by task_id (supports custom IDs like 'DEV-1234').

Clickup download task attachment

Download a ClickUp task attachment (get attachment IDs from clickup_get_task with include: ["attachments"]).

Clickup filter tasks

Retrieve tasks with combined filters (tags, lists, folders, spaces, statuses, assignees, due date range, completion date range).

Clickup find member by name

Get a member in the ClickUp workspace by name or email.

Clickup get bulk tasks time in status

Get the time multiple tasks have spent in each status (bulk operation, up to 100 tasks).

Clickup get chat channel messages

Get messages for a chat channel.

Clickup get chat channels

List chat channels in the workspace with pagination support.

Clickup get chat message replies

Get threaded replies for a chat message by message_id.

Clickup get current time entry

Get the currently running time entry, if any.

Clickup get custom fields

Get custom field definitions at any hierarchy level (list, folder, space, or workspace).

Clickup get document pages

Get the full content of specific pages by page ID.

Clickup get folder

Get folder details by folder_id or folder_name (+ space info).

Clickup get list

Get list details by list_id or list_name.

Clickup get task

Retrieve a ClickUp task by ID (supports custom IDs like 'DEV-1234').

Clickup get task comments

Get task comments with reply_count per comment.

Clickup get task time in status

Get the time a task has spent in each status.

Clickup get threaded comments

Get threaded replies for a comment by comment_id.

Clickup get time entries

Get time entries with optional filtering by task, date range, assignee, and billable status.

Clickup get workspace hierarchy

Get workspace hierarchy (spaces, folders, lists) with pagination and depth control.

Clickup get workspace members

List all members in the workspace.

Clickup list document pages

List page names and structure of a document (no content).

Clickup merge tasks

Merge one or more source tasks into a target task.

Clickup move task

Move a task to a new home list.

Clickup remove tag from task

Remove tag from task.

Clickup remove task dependency

Remove a dependency between two tasks.

Clickup remove task from list

Remove a task from an additional list (cannot remove from home list).

Clickup remove task link

Remove a link between two tasks.

Clickup request attachment upload

Get short-lived, structured upload details (upload URL, ticket, HTTP method, and multipart field name) to attach a LOCAL file (any size) to a task; follow the returned instructions to upload it with a native HTTP client.

Clickup resolve assignees

Convert names, emails, or "me" to numeric ClickUp user IDs.

Clickup search

Search across all workspace content (tasks, docs, dashboards, attachments, whiteboards, chats, forms).

Clickup search reminders

Search and list your reminders.

Clickup send chat message

Send a message or threaded reply to a chat channel.

Clickup start time tracking

Start time tracking on a task.

Clickup stop time tracking

Stop the currently running time tracker.

Clickup update comment

Edit an existing comment in place by comment_id.

Clickup update document page

Update a page in a ClickUp document.

Clickup update folder

Update a ClickUp folder.

Clickup update list

Update a ClickUp list.

Clickup update reminder

Update a reminder by reminder_id.

Clickup update task

Update task properties.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

With a standalone ClickUp MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of ClickUp tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from ClickUp and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

Yes, you can. Claude Cowork fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right ClickUp tools.

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which ClickUp scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your ClickUp data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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