What is the key difference between Clickup and Google Calendar MCP?

Clickup belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Google Calendar MCP belongs to the Workplace & Productivity category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Clickup or Google Calendar MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Clickup and Google Calendar MCP free or paid?

Clickup operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Google Calendar MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Clickup lists 5 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Google Calendar MCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Clickup and Google Calendar MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Clickup vs Google Calendar MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Clickup and Google Calendar MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Clickup

Workplace & Productivity · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 49/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Google Calendar MCP

Workplace & Productivity · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Clickup if you need specialized Workplace & Productivity tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Google Calendar MCP if your workspace requires Workplace & Productivity integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Clickup when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: clickup_list_tasks, clickup_get_task, clickup_create_task.

Explore Clickup Details

Choose Google Calendar MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Google Calendar MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	C Clickup Workplace & Productivity	G Google Calendar MCP Workplace & Productivity
Summary	ClickUp MCP — wraps the ClickUp REST API v2 (BYO API key)	MCP server for the Google Calendar API: events, recurrence, invitations, availability, calendars.
Category & Scope	Workplace & Productivity	Workplace & Productivity
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Clickup Tools (5)

clickup_list_tasks

List all tasks in a ClickUp list. Returns task ID, name, status, priority, assignees, due date, and URL. Provide list ID (e.g., "123456").

clickup_get_task

Fetch full task details including name, description, status, priority, assignees, tags, and time tracking. Provide task ID (e.g., "9hz6c").

clickup_create_task

Create a new task in a ClickUp list. Provide list ID, task name, and optionally priority and assignee. Returns task ID, name, status, and URL.

clickup_list_spaces

List all spaces in your ClickUp workspace. Returns space ID, name, and status.

clickup_list_folders

List all folders in a ClickUp space. Provide space ID (e.g., "789"). Returns folder ID, name, and list count.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Clickup Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clickup": {
      "url": "https://pipeworx.io"
    }
  }
}

Google Calendar MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-calendar-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@a1-x-tech/mcp-google-calendar@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Clickup is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Google Calendar MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity using local stdio subprocess. Select Clickup when you need capabilities focused on workplace & productivity and Google Calendar MCP when you require tools for workplace & productivity.

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