Anytype MCP vs Clickup

A side-by-side look at the Anytype MCP and Clickup MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Anytype MCP logoAnytype MCPWorkplace & Productivity · Local subprocess (stdio)Official MCP server for Anytype API - your encrypted, local and collaborative wiki.67GreatAuth: api key requiredClickup logoClickupWorkplace & Productivity · Local subprocess (stdio)Premium AI integration. Tasks, lists, docs, folders, time. 50+ tools. Instant setup.49FairAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Anytype MCP for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Clickup for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Anytype MCP logoChoose Anytype MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: API key required.
  • You have the keys it needs: OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS.
  • You want tools like Authorization, Anytype-Version, OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS.
Explore Anytype MCP

Clickup logoChoose Clickup when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Clickup

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecAnytype MCP logoAnytype MCPClickup logoClickup
CategoryWorkplace & ProductivityWorkplace & Productivity
Quality signal67/100 · Great49/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthAPI key requiredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsOPENAPI_MCP_HEADERSNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars53552
Directory activity 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools11Not listed

Tools & capabilities

Anytype MCP tools 11

  • Authorization
  • Anytype-Version
  • OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS
  • expected_etag
  • If-Match
  • request_metadata
  • request_key
  • Idempotency-Key
  • dry_run
  • create_missing_options
  • auth_whoami

Clickup tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

Anytype MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anytype-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@anyproto/anytype-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS": "YOUR_OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Clickup

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@taazkareem/clickup-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Anytype MCP is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Clickup belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Anytype MCP for workplace & productivity work and Clickup for workplace & productivity.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

Anytype MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. Clickup has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add anytype-mcp and clickup-2 as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Anytype MCP has a quality signal of 67/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 535 GitHub stars. Clickup has 49/100 (Fair) with 2 views, 0 installs and 52 GitHub stars.