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Upwork’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets you securely connect supported AI agents to your Upwork account.

Set up and use Upwork MCP

Visit Connect your AI agent to Upwork with MCP for setup instructions, supported AI agents, available capabilities, permissions and confirmations, security information, and basic troubleshooting.

Follow Upwork’s rules when using MCP

Your use of Upwork MCP must follow the Upwork API and MCP Terms of Use, along with Upwork’s other applicable terms and policies.

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Building a custom workflow?

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Make sure it follows Upwork API and MCP Terms of Use.

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Get help with Upwork MCP

Start with the setup and troubleshooting guidance on the Upwork MCP page.

If you still need help, contact Upwork Support. To help us understand the issue, include:

Never send your password, OAuth token, cookies, or other login credentials.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an AI agent draft and submit a proposal through MCP?

Yes. An AI agent can help you draft a proposal. Before submitting it, you'll review the proposal details and explicitly confirm the submission.

My proposal confirmation failed. Was my proposal submitted?

Don't assume your proposal was submitted. Check your submitted or pending proposals and your Connects balance.

If you don't see the proposal or a change to your Connects balance, don't repeatedly retry the submission. Contact Upwork Support and include the job reference, the error you received, when it happened, and a trace ID, if available.

Can I create or edit Project Catalog projects through MCP?

Not currently. You can’t use MCP to create or edit Project Catalog projects, add media, submit a draft, or manage a project’s status.

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