Easy Tech TutsHow to Integrate ClickUp with GitHub, Connect & Sync Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Engineering teams often want their task tracker to reflect what's actually happening in the codebase without manual status updates. This guide covers connecting a GitHub repository to ClickUp, referencing task IDs in your commit messages and branch names, and setting up an automation rule that shifts a task's status the moment a related pull request opens.
01Open the App Center
In ClickUp, click your profile avatar and launch the App Center to find available integrations.
02Connect GitHub
Scroll to the Development section, find GitHub, and click Connect to start the authorization flow.
03Authorize your GitHub account
Pass the GitHub OAuth consent screen and select the account or organization you want to link.
04Map repositories to Spaces
Back in ClickUp, link specific GitHub repositories to individual Spaces to keep code tracking organized and isolated.
05Reference task IDs in your commits
Copy a task's unique ID from the task card and include it in your branch name or commit message to link development activity back to that task.
06Set up automated status changes
Build an automation rule so a task automatically shifts from 'In Progress' to 'In Review' the moment a linked pull request is opened.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to reference the task ID in every commit?
Referencing the task ID in your branch name or commit message is what links your GitHub activity to a specific ClickUp task, so it's needed for the automatic tracking to work.
Can I connect multiple repositories to one ClickUp Space?
Yes, you can map several repositories to a single Space depending on how your team's projects are organized.
Will merging a pull request automatically close the task?
That depends on how you configure your automation rules, since you can set different triggers for opening, reviewing, and merging pull requests.
Is the GitHub integration available on ClickUp's free plan?
Development integrations like GitHub are generally available across ClickUp plans, though some automation limits may apply on the free tier.
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