ActionClickUpUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a ClickUp task?

Short answer: Drop the "ClickUp → Delete Task" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 9 ClickUp actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Task ID task_id	string	Required	Task ID. Example: abc123

Sample request

{
  "task_id": "e.g. abc123"
}

Returns

{
  "success": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Task.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → ClickUp

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → ClickUp

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Delete Task.

What does the Delete Task action do in ClickUp?

Deletes a task from ClickUp by ID. Moves to trash for 30 days before permanent deletion, so this is recoverable in the short term.

What inputs does Delete Task require?

Required: Task ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if ClickUp returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Delete Task support batch operations?

Yes. Run Delete Task inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles ClickUp's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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