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ActionClickUpUpdated May 2026
How do I update a ClickUp task?
Short answer: Drop the "ClickUp → Update Task" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
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 |
Task Name name | string | Optional | Task Name |
Description description | string | Optional | Description |
Status status | string | Optional | Status name (must match a status in the list) |
Priority priority | options | Optional | Priority. Options: Urgent, High, Normal, Low |
Due Date due_date | string | Optional | Unix timestamp in milliseconds |
Sample request
{"task_id": "e.g. abc123","name": "{{trigger.name}}","description": "{{trigger.description}}","status": "e.g. complete","priority": "{{trigger.priority}}"}
Returns
{"id": "abc123","name": "Updated task","status": {"status": "complete"}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Task.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Update Task.
What does the Update Task action do in ClickUp?
Updates an existing ClickUp task: name, description, status, assignees, due date, priority, or custom fields. Only the fields you pass are changed.
What inputs does Update 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 Update Task support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update Task inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command 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.
ActionCreate 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.
ActionDelete 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.
ActionGet 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.
ActionList Folders
Lists all folders in a ClickUp space along with their IDs and names. Use to populate a folder picker before creating a list.
ActionList Lists
Lists all lists in a ClickUp folder. Required step before creating a task, since tasks live inside lists.
Send update task from your workflows.
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