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ActionClickUpUpdated June 2026

How do I list folders in a ClickUp space?

Short answer: You can list folders in ClickUp by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the ClickUp List Folders action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

List Folders in ClickUp — start free All 9 ClickUp actions
List Folders in ClickUp — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Space ID
space_id
stringRequiredSpace ID. Example: 1234567
Include Archived
archived
optionsOptionalInclude Archived. Options: No, Yes
Sample request
{
  "space_id": "e.g. 1234567",
  "archived": "{{trigger.archived}}"
}
Returns
{
  "folders": [
    {
      "id": "folder123",
      "name": "Product",
      "lists": [
        {
          "id": "list1",
          "name": "Sprint 1"
        }
      ],
      "task_count": "25"
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Folders.

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

Gmail → ClickUp
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → ClickUp
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → ClickUp
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → ClickUp
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about List Folders.

What does the List Folders action do in ClickUp?
Lists all folders in a ClickUp space along with their IDs and names. Use to populate a folder picker before creating a list.
What inputs does List Folders require?
Required: Space 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 List Folders support batch operations?
Yes. Run List Folders inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles ClickUp's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other ClickUp actions.

Action
Add Comment
Adds a comment to a ClickUp task, optionally as a specific user with @mentions. Used for automation activity logs, AI summary notes, or status broadcasts.
Action
Create Task
Creates a new task in a ClickUp list with name, description, assignees, status, priority, due date, tags, and custom fields. The standard write action for piping forms or external tickets into ClickUp.
Action
Delete Task
Deletes a task from ClickUp by ID. Moves to trash for 30 days before permanent deletion, so this is recoverable in the short term.
Action
Get Task
Retrieves a ClickUp task by ID with name, description, status, assignees, due date, parent, list, and custom fields. The standard read after a trigger fires with an ID.
Action
List Lists
Lists all lists in a ClickUp folder. Required step before creating a task, since tasks live inside lists.
Action
List Spaces
Lists all spaces in a ClickUp workspace. Use as the first step before drilling into folders and lists.
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