ActionClickUpUpdated May 2026

How do I list lists in a ClickUp folder?

Short answer: Drop the "ClickUp → List Lists" 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
Folder ID folder_id	string	Required	Folder ID. Example: 123456
Include Archived archived	options	Optional	Include Archived. Options: No, Yes

Sample request

{
  "folder_id": "e.g. 123456",
  "archived": "{{trigger.archived}}"
}

Returns

{
  "lists": [
    {
      "id": "list123",
      "name": "Sprint 1",
      "task_count": 15
    }
  ]
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Lists.

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 List Lists.

What does the List Lists action do in ClickUp?

Lists all lists in a ClickUp folder. Required step before creating a task, since tasks live inside lists.

What inputs does List Lists require?

Required: Folder 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 Lists support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Lists 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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