ClickUp LiveKit Agent Setup Guide

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How to Connect ClickUp AI Agents with LiveKit

This guide explains how to connect ClickUp AI Agents with LiveKit so you can run a real-time voice assistant that talks to your existing tools and data.

The instructions below are based on the official LiveKit starter example and show you how to configure environment variables, run the server, and test an end-to-end conversational agent.

Prerequisites for ClickUp and LiveKit Integration

Before you start, make sure you have the following items ready:

  • A LiveKit Cloud account or a self-hosted LiveKit deployment
  • Node.js and npm installed locally
  • Access to the ClickUp AI Agents platform and an API key
  • Basic knowledge of running commands in a terminal

You will also need to be able to edit environment variables and restart your development server once configuration is complete.

Step 1: Obtain Your LiveKit Credentials

The first step is to collect the authentication details that the ClickUp AI Agent will use to communicate with LiveKit.

  1. Sign in to your LiveKit Cloud dashboard or open your self-hosted LiveKit admin panel.
  2. Create a new API key if you do not already have one for this project.
  3. Locate and copy the following values:
    • LiveKit URL (for example, wss://your-project-id.livekit.cloud)
    • LiveKit API Key
    • LiveKit API Secret

Keep these values secure, as they will grant access to your LiveKit deployment.

Step 2: Configure Environment Variables for ClickUp Agent

Next, configure the environment variables that allow the ClickUp AI Agent to connect to your LiveKit instance.

ClickUp and LiveKit Environment Setup

In the root of your project, create or update an .env file. Add the required LiveKit variables like this (names here are examples; match them to your template project):

LIVEKIT_URL="wss://your-project-id.livekit.cloud"
LIVEKIT_API_KEY="your_livekit_api_key"
LIVEKIT_API_SECRET="your_livekit_api_secret"

Save the file and ensure it is not committed to version control, since it contains sensitive credentials.

If the starter template for your ClickUp AI Agent includes additional configuration keys for LiveKit, such as room names or default regions, set those in the same .env file using the example values from your project README.

Step 3: Install Dependencies for the Example Project

The LiveKit example that powers the ClickUp AI Agent requires several npm packages. Install them before launching the server.

  1. Open a terminal in the root directory of your example project.
  2. Run the dependency installation command, for example:
    • npm install or
    • pnpm install or
    • yarn install
  3. Wait for the installation to complete with no errors.

After this step, your local environment is ready to start the real-time server that the ClickUp agent will use to process audio.

Step 4: Start the LiveKit Agent Server

With the environment variables in place and dependencies installed, you can start the backend that connects ClickUp AI Agents to LiveKit.

Run the Development Server

  1. In your terminal, run the start script, for example:
    • npm run dev or
    • npm run start
  2. Wait until the console shows that the server is listening on a local port (commonly http://localhost:3000 or similar).
  3. Do not close this terminal window while testing the ClickUp AI Agent; the process must keep running.

At this point, your real-time agent infrastructure is running and ready to accept a browser connection.

Step 5: Open the Web Client and Connect

The example includes a simple client application that lets you speak to the agent and hear responses through LiveKit.

Test the ClickUp Real-Time Voice Agent

  1. Open your browser and go to the local URL shown in your terminal output, such as http://localhost:3000.
  2. When prompted, allow the browser to access your microphone.
  3. Join the LiveKit room or click the connect button provided by the UI.
  4. Speak a phrase or question into your microphone to start the conversation.

You should hear the agent respond through the audio stream, confirming that the ClickUp AI Agent and LiveKit integration is working as expected.

Step 6: Customize Your ClickUp Agent Behavior

Once the base integration works, you can adjust the agent to match your use case, such as support, sales, or internal productivity.

Configure Tools and Knowledge Sources

Within your ClickUp AI Agent configuration, you can typically:

  • Connect to external tools like CRMs, help desks, or databases
  • Define custom instructions and system prompts
  • Attach knowledge bases or document sources
  • Set limits on conversation length or context retention

Update the configuration files or dashboard settings according to your requirements, then restart the server to apply changes.

Tune Audio and LiveKit Settings

On the LiveKit side, you can fine-tune audio behavior that affects how users experience the ClickUp agent:

  • Change audio codec preferences for low latency
  • Enable or adjust noise suppression and echo cancellation
  • Configure room permissions to control who can publish or subscribe to audio tracks
  • Set region or server location to reduce latency for your users

After updating LiveKit settings, reconnect your browser client to verify that audio quality and latency meet your expectations.

Step 7: Deploy Your ClickUp and LiveKit Stack

When local testing is complete, deploy both the agent server and the client application to your chosen hosting environment.

  1. Choose a deployment platform (for example, a cloud provider or container platform).
  2. Configure environment variables for production using the same LiveKit URL and keys, or production-specific keys.
  3. Build your project with the appropriate command, such as npm run build.
  4. Deploy the build output and confirm that HTTPS and WebSocket connections to LiveKit are allowed through your firewall or proxy.

Share the public URL with your team or customers so they can use the ClickUp powered voice assistant from anywhere.

Troubleshooting the ClickUp LiveKit Integration

If something does not work during setup, start by checking the basics:

  • Verify that your LiveKit URL, API key, and secret are correct and not expired.
  • Ensure that your .env file is loaded by the server (restart after any changes).
  • Check browser console logs for network or permission errors.
  • Confirm that your microphone is enabled and allowed in browser settings.

For detailed reference and the latest instructions, review the official example on the LiveKit site here: LiveKit ClickUp AI Agents integration example.

Next Steps and Additional Resources

To implement a full production workflow around this integration, including custom prompts, routing, and analytics, you may want help from specialists.

You can find consulting and implementation support at Consultevo, where teams focus on automation, AI agents, and real-time communication stacks.

By following these steps, you can reliably connect ClickUp AI Agents with LiveKit, turning your data and tools into a real-time conversational assistant ready for voice interactions.

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