usefulapiUpKeep MCP server
Read UpKeep work orders, assets, parts and meters; create requests and work orders. Hosted by usefulapi: connect it to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any MCP client.
What can I ask?
Turn on the UpKeep connector, then ask in plain words. The AI picks the tools.
- Which work orders are overdue and who are they assigned to?
- List the open high-priority work orders for the Boiler Room location.
- Which spare parts are below their minimum quantity?
- Create a work order to inspect the forklift, due Friday, assigned to Sam.
What you can do with UpKeep in Claude and ChatGPT
For maintenance managers and facility teams who run work orders and assets in UpKeep.
Find overdue and high-priority work orders
The AI lists work orders filtered by status, priority, location, asset or assignee, with due date and cost. It points out what is late and who has it.
Find low-stock parts and review purchase orders
The AI lists parts with quantity on hand and minimum quantity and picks out those to reorder. It can also read purchase orders and their status.
Review an asset, its meters and readings
The AI opens an asset with warranty and open work orders, lists its meters and the readings of one meter, newest first.
Check preventive maintenance templates and requests
The AI lists preventive maintenance templates with their schedules and the work requests from staff with their status.
Create work orders or submit and approve requests
The AI creates a work order for an asset, location and assignee, or approves a pending request so it becomes a work order. It can also submit a new request.
Changes dataUpdate a work order, a part or a meter
The AI changes a work order's status, priority, due date or assignee, posts a message on it, sets a part's quantity, or adds a meter reading.
Changes dataHow do I connect UpKeep?
Before you connect
The login page asks for your UpKeep API token.
An UpKeep admin creates it under Settings > API Tokens > Create token (it starts with uk_pat_ and is shown only once). The token acts with the role you choose for it, so pick the narrowest role that fits; changes it makes are attributed to the token's name. The UpKeep API is available on the Enterprise plan. Your token is used only to call the UpKeep API on your behalf; it is never shown to anyone.
Claude claude.ai · Desktop
- Open Customize → Connectors, then click + Add → Add custom connector.
- Enter the name UpKeep and this URL, then click Add:https://
upkeep. usefulapi. io/ mcp - Claude opens the login page: enter your UpKeep API token.
- In a chat, click + → Connectors and turn on UpKeep.
Team and Enterprise: an Owner adds the connector for the organization first.
ChatGPT chatgpt.com
- Open Plugins, click +, then Add custom MCP server.
- Enter the name UpKeep and this URL, choose OAuth as the authentication, confirm the warning and create it:https://
upkeep. usefulapi. io/ mcp - ChatGPT opens the login page: enter your UpKeep API token.
- In Plugins, install UpKeep, then choose it in a chat.
No Add custom MCP server option? It depends on your account or workspace settings: see OpenAI's guide.
Claude Code
Run this command, then run /mcp in Claude Code to log in:
Cursor
Add to Cursor or add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"upkeep": {
"url": "https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
} VS Code
Add to VS Code or add this to .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"upkeep": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
} Codex
Run these commands. The second one opens the login page:
Other clients
Windsurf, Cline, Zed and other MCP clients: add this URL as a remote MCP server (Streamable HTTP). The client then opens the login page in your browser.
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config. The server signs you in with OAuth: the login page asks for your UpKeep API token. If the config has such a header, remove it: some clients then send that header instead of the login token, and every call fails with 401.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Proper user | $9/mo · $90/yr | 10,000 tool calls / month |
| Pro+per user | $39/mo · $390/yr | 100,000 tool calls / month |
Each paid plan covers this UpKeep server only. Ask your AI to run upkeep_upgrade and choose Pro or Pro+, billed monthly or yearly (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). If you already have Pro, ask to change it to Pro+. The change requires your confirmation, keeps your billing interval and charges the price difference for the rest of the period immediately. Cancel any time with upkeep_cancel_subscription: your paid plan continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and asking to resume the same plan with upkeep_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to support@usefulapi.io.
Tools 33
Show all 33 tools (the AI picks them for you)
Read only · 22
- Check API token
upkeep_get_accountConfirm the UpKeep API token is active: returns the company id, the token's name, when it was created and when it was last used. - List work orders
upkeep_list_work_ordersList work orders (reactive and preventive), newest first, with status, priority, due date, asset, location, assignee, parts, time and cost. Filter by status, completion, priority, category, asset, location, assignee, title or date ranges. - Get work order
upkeep_get_work_orderOne work order by id with its checklist items, custom fields, time log, parts and files. - List assets
upkeep_list_assetsList assets (equipment) with name, model, serial and barcode, location, status, downtime status, warranty and number of open work orders. Filter by name, serial number, barcode, location, status, category or assignee. - Get asset
upkeep_get_assetOne asset by id with purchase and warranty details, custom fields and (optionally) assigned users, teams, vendors, parts, files and sub-assets. - List locations
upkeep_list_locationsList locations (sites, buildings, rooms) with address, barcode, parent location and hierarchy level. - Get location
upkeep_get_locationOne location by id. - List parts (inventory)
upkeep_list_partsList spare parts with quantity on hand, minimum quantity, cost, category, location and part number. Compare quantity with minimumQuantity to find parts to reorder. - Get part
upkeep_get_partOne part by id with quantity, cost, location and custom fields. - List meters
upkeep_list_metersList meters (usage counters such as hours, mileage, temperature) with units, reading frequency and the asset or location they belong to. - Get meter
upkeep_get_meterOne meter by id. - List meter readings
upkeep_list_meter_readingsReadings recorded for one meter (value, date, who recorded it), newest first. - List work requests
upkeep_list_requestsList work requests submitted by staff or through the request portal (before they become work orders), with status open/approved/rejected. - Get work request
upkeep_get_requestOne work request by id with its form fields and, once approved, the linked work order id. - List users
upkeep_list_usersList UpKeep users (technicians, admins, requesters) with account type, job title, status and last login. Use the ids to assign work orders. - Get user
upkeep_get_userOne user by id. - List teams
upkeep_list_teamsList teams with name and description. Use the ids to assign work. - List vendors
upkeep_list_vendorsList vendors (suppliers and contractors) with contact details. - List customers
upkeep_list_customersList customers (the parties whose assets or locations you maintain) with contact details. - List purchase orders
upkeep_list_purchase_ordersList purchase orders with status (awaiting, approved, declined, fulfilled), vendor, dates, total cost and quantities. - Get purchase order
upkeep_get_purchase_orderOne purchase order by id with its parts, quantities, costs and shipping details. - List preventive maintenance plans
upkeep_list_preventive_maintenanceList preventive maintenance (PM) templates, the recurring work that generates scheduled work orders, with their schedules. Filter by text, asset, location, assignee, team or priority. Pages are 1-based.
Changes data · 7
- Add meter reading
upkeep_add_meter_readingWRITE: record a new reading on a meter (for example engine hours or mileage). A reading cannot be removed with this server, and a meter notification can create a work order automatically when its condition is met. - Create work request
upkeep_create_requestWRITE: submit a new work request for the maintenance team to approve (it appears in UpKeep's Requests list and may notify the approvers or the assignee). It is not a work order until approved. If the account has a request form configured, pass its field labels in `fields`. - Approve work request
upkeep_approve_requestWRITE: approve a pending work request, which converts it into a work order (it may notify the assignee). Needs a token whose role may approve requests. Approving a request that is already approved or declined fails with HTTP 409. - Create work order
upkeep_create_work_orderWRITE: create a new work order (it may notify the assignee and appears in UpKeep's work order board). Ids for asset, location and assignee come from the list tools. - Update work order
upkeep_update_work_orderWRITE: change fields of an existing work order: status (open, onHold, inProgress, complete), title, description, priority, due date or assignee. Only the fields you pass change; completing a work order may trigger the account's integrations (for example Zapier). Archiving and deleting are not offered. - Add work order message
upkeep_add_work_order_messageWRITE: post a message (comment) on a work order's activity thread; people following the work order may be notified. - Update part quantity
upkeep_update_part_quantityWRITE: set the quantity on hand (and optionally the minimum quantity that triggers a low-stock notification) of a part. This overwrites the stored number: read the part first and pass the new total, not the difference.
Your usefulapi plan · 4
- Usage status (free-tier meter)
upkeep_usage_statusReport the caller's current usage: the plan, calls used this month, the limit of the plan (the free monthly cap or the Pro fair use limit), remaining, and whether the limit is reached. Read-only; does not count against the meter. - Request a missing feature
upkeep_request_featureTell usefulapi that the user needs something the UpKeep tools cannot do yet (a missing tool, field or filter). Call it only when the user asks for something none of the tools can do, and tell the user that you send the request. Do not call it for errors or for normal requests. Do not include personal data, credentials or customer records. Stored with the product name and the client type (for example Claude or Cursor), without the user's account. At most 5 requests per day. Does not count against the meter. - Upgrade to Pro or Pro+
upkeep_upgradeGet a paid plan for UpKeep (the free tier caps monthly usage). Pro: 10,000 tool calls a month, for normal use — plan "monthly" ($9/month) or "yearly" ($90/year, 2 months free). Pro+: 100,000 tool calls a month, for automations and heavy use — plan "plus" ($39/month) or "plus_yearly" ($390/year). Without a plan it returns both Pro and Pro+, each with a payment link, for the user to choose; with a plan, one link. An existing Pro subscription changes to Pro+ in place: call without confirm first, as the reply states the exact charge for this account (the price difference for the rest of the period, or in a free Pro trial the full Pro+ price, as the trial ends); then call with confirm: true. Cancel any time: the plan then runs to the end of the paid period, so it also suits a one-time job. A link opens Stripe Checkout in the browser; after payment the account upgrades automatically. Does not count against the meter. - Cancel the Pro subscription
upkeep_cancel_subscriptionCancel the caller's UpKeep Pro subscription at the end of the paid period (no refund for the current period; Pro continues until then, then the free tier applies). Requires confirm: true. Run upkeep_upgrade later to undo the cancel before the period ends. Does not count against the meter.
FAQ
What can I do with UpKeep in Claude or ChatGPT?
Find overdue and high-priority work orders. Find low-stock parts and review purchase orders. Review an asset, its meters and readings. Check preventive maintenance templates and requests. Create work orders or submit and approve requests. Update a work order, a part or a meter. See what you can do for the details.
Is this an official UpKeep product?
No. usefulapi is an independent service. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by UpKeep. The server calls the UpKeep API with your own UpKeep access, so it sees only the data that your account can see.
Can I connect UpKeep to Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes. In Claude, add this server's URL as a custom connector. In ChatGPT, add it as a custom MCP server in Plugins. Then log in once. Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code and Codex work too. See the setup steps.
What do I need to connect?
The login page asks for your UpKeep API token. See Before you connect for where to find it.
Do I put my UpKeep key or an Authorization header in the client config?
No. Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config. The server signs you in with OAuth: the login page asks for your UpKeep API token. If the config has such a header, remove it: some clients then send that header instead of the login token, and every call fails with 401.
How do you keep my UpKeep credentials?
The login stores them encrypted in the authorization grant of your connection. The server uses them to call the UpKeep API for you and to derive a private account id for usage metering. usefulapi does not show them on any page or in any reply. To stop all access, remove the connector and change or delete these credentials in UpKeep.
Can the AI change my UpKeep data?
Yes, if you approve it. 7 of the 29 UpKeep tools can create or change data. The other 22 are marked read-only. Most MCP clients ask you to approve a tool call before it runs.
What does it cost?
The Free plan gives 50 tool calls / month. Pro costs $9/mo or $90/yr, with 10,000 tool calls / month. Pro+ costs $39/mo or $390/yr, with 100,000 tool calls / month. Each subscription covers this UpKeep server only. Cancel any time: your paid plan then runs to the end of the paid period. Run upkeep_usage_status to see how many calls you used.
How do I subscribe or cancel?
Ask the AI to run upkeep_upgrade and choose Pro or Pro+, billed monthly or yearly: it returns a Stripe Checkout link. If you already have Pro, ask to change it to Pro+. After you confirm, your existing subscription changes in place, keeps its billing interval and charges the price difference for the rest of the period immediately. To cancel, run upkeep_cancel_subscription. Your paid plan continues to the end of the paid period.
What if a UpKeep tool that I need is missing?
Tell the AI what you wanted to do. It can send the request with upkeep_request_feature. We store the text with the server name, the type of AI client and the tool you tried, not with your account, and read every request when we plan new tools. You can send up to 5 requests per day.
Which AI clients can I use?
Any client that supports remote MCP servers (Streamable HTTP) with OAuth login: Claude (web and desktop), Claude Code, ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and others.
This is a Model Context Protocol endpoint — meant to be connected from an AI client, not opened in a browser. An invalid_token response at the URL is the auth gate working as designed; clients authenticate automatically.
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