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ActionClickUpUpdated June 2026

How do I list lists in a ClickUp folder?

Short answer: You can list lists in ClickUp by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the ClickUp List Lists 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.

Use this actionAll 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Folder ID
folder_id
stringRequiredFolder ID. Example: 123456
Include Archived
archived
optionsOptionalInclude 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.

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 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. 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 Folders
Lists all folders in a ClickUp space along with their IDs and names. Use to populate a folder picker before creating a list.
Action
List Spaces
Lists all spaces in a ClickUp workspace. Use as the first step before drilling into folders and lists.