# clickup_space_archive
## Overview
Archives or unarchives a space. **Reversible** alternative to deleting spaces.
**Category**: Space Management - CRUD Operations
**Rate Limit Impact**: ~2-3% of available requests (100 req/min on Free Forever plan)
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## Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `space_id` | string | **Yes** | ID of the space to archive/unarchive |
| `archive` | boolean | No | `true` to archive, `false` to unarchive (default: true) |
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## Success Response
```json
{
"id": "90123456",
"name": "Engineering",
"archived": true,
"message": "Space \"Engineering\" archived successfully"
}
```
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## Integration Examples
### Python Example
```python
# Archive space
result = await mcp_server.call_tool(
"clickup_space_archive",
{
"space_id": "90123456",
"archive": True
}
)
print(f"✅ {result['message']}")
# Unarchive space
result = await mcp_server.call_tool(
"clickup_space_archive",
{
"space_id": "90123456",
"archive": False
}
)
print(f"✅ {result['message']}")
```
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## Best Practices
1. **PREFER OVER DELETE**: Always archive first before considering deletion
2. **REVERSIBLE**: Can be undone, unlike deletion
3. **PRESERVES DATA**: All contents remain intact
4. **LIST ARCHIVED**: Use `clickup_space_list` with `archived: true` to see archived spaces
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## Related Tools
- **clickup_space_delete**: Permanent deletion (irreversible)
- **clickup_space_list**: List archived spaces
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**Last Updated**: 2025-10-30
