Use external AI models from ClickUp

Use ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI models without leaving ClickUp. 

Unsure how to manage AI access for different departments? For example, your marketing team needs creative content generation, and your developers require code assistance. ClickUp AI solves this problem, and your team can stop switching between multiple tools!

Feature availability and limits vary by plan and user role. Learn more

Use external AI models from Brain

By default, Brain is set to ChatGPT 5.4 optimized for ClickUp. 

To use external AI models:

  1. From the toolbar, open Brain.
  2. At the top of the model, click the Brain dropdown. 
  3. Select one of the available models.
    Screenshot of the AI model picker in Brain.png
    • After the AI responds, you can type in the prompt field to provide more direction or ask something new.

Available external models

The following sections describe the available models by vendor.

OpenAI

You can select from several OpenAI models. Available models vary by location:

External AI model Description Location
GPT-5.4 OpenAI's most advanced model.  Brain
GPT-5.2 High-capability model for complex tasks.  Brain
GPT-5.1

Complex reasoning and multi-step tasks. 

Use for broad world knowledge, like coding, math, writing, health, and visual perception. 

Brain
GPT-5 mini

A lightweight version of ChatGPT-5.

Use for code generation, bug fixing, and instruction-following. 

Brain
GPT-4o Complex, creative, or technical tasks. Brain

Anthropic

Select from Anthropic's powerful Claude models:

External AI model Description Location
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Efficient and versatile for everyday tasks.

Use for STEM, finance, law, and medicine.

Brain
Claude Opus 4.6

Anthropic's most advanced reasoning model.

Use for coding and reasoning.

Brain
Claude Haiku 4.5

High intelligence and lightning-fast speed. 

Try using Sonnet 4.5 to break down a complex problem into multiple steps, then use Haiku 4.5 to execute those plans.

Brain

Google Gemini

Select from Google's powerful and fast Gemini models:

External AI model Description Location
Gemini 3.1 Pro Best for complex data and logic-heavy tasks. Brain 
Gemini 3 Flash Quick and accurate for most everyday requests.  Brain

Save your prompts

Save the prompts you've used with the external models!