Connect ClickUp to VS Code

To use ClickUp in VS Code, connect your ClickUp account in Manyplug and add Manyplug to VS Code once. VS Code then gets 7 ClickUp tools, for example: “Find tasks”, “Get a task”, and “List lists”. It takes about 3 minutes and works on the free plan.

Connect ClickUp Free plan, no card

1. Connect ClickUp in Manyplug

Click “Connect ClickUp” and paste the key or app password into Manyplug’s form:

A ClickUp personal API token. Takes about a minute.

Open ClickUp → your avatar → Settings → Apps.Open ClickUp settings
Under API Token, click Generate (or Copy if you already have one).
Paste the token (pk_…) into the form and click Connect.

The token acts as you in all workspaces. Regenerate makes the old one stop working.

2. Add Manyplug to VS Code

GitHub Copilot in agent mode.

Click “Install in VS Code” or add the server to .vscode/mcp.json.

Install in VS Code

{
  "servers": {
    "manyplug": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://manyplug.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Start the server in the MCP list and sign in when VS Code asks.

Full guide: VS Code

3. Ask VS Code

What do I have in ClickUp this week?
Add “Update pricing” to the Sprint 12 list with high priority.
Move the landing page task to “in review” and leave a comment.
Which of my urgent tasks are overdue?

What VS Code can do in ClickUp

Each action can be turned off per account, and changes can wait for your OK.

Action	Access
Find tasks Your tasks or the tasks of a list, with filters.	Reads
Get a task Shows a task with its description and comments.	Reads
List lists All lists of the spaces and folders.	Reads
Create a task Creates a task in a list.	Makes changes
Update a task Changes the name, description, status, priority or due date of a task.	Makes changes
Add a comment Adds a comment to a task.	Makes changes
Delete a task Deletes a task.	Risky

Questions

Can I connect two ClickUp accounts to VS Code?

Yes. Connect each one in Manyplug under its own name, for example Work and Personal. VS Code can use one of them or all at once.

Will VS Code change anything in ClickUp without asking?

By default these actions wait for your approval before they run: “Delete a task”. Other changes follow your rules, which you can make stricter per account.

Do I need an official ClickUp MCP server for this?

No. Manyplug connects to ClickUp itself with a key or app password you paste into its form, and gives VS Code the tools through one MCP address, together with your other services.

Is it free to connect VS Code to Manyplug?

Yes. New workspaces get 14 days of Pro free, then the free plan keeps going with 150 actions a month and up to 3 connected accounts. No card needed. Paid plans start at $5 a month.

Does VS Code see my passwords or API keys?

No. Keys are entered on Manyplug’s own pages, stored encrypted with a separate key per account, and the AI only receives tool results.

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