TriggerClickUpReal-timeUpdated May 2026
How do I trigger when a new ClickUp task is created?
Short answer: Drop the "ClickUp → New Task" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in ClickUp, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
New Task
When the matching event happens
new task createdon task createdwhen task createdwatch for task creatednew task
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"event": "taskCreated","task_id": "abc123","webhook_id": "wh_1","history_items": []}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| event | string | "taskCreated" |
| task_id | string | "abc123" |
| webhook_id | string | "wh_1" |
| history_items | array | [] |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after New Task.
FAQ
Questions about New Task.
How does the New Task trigger work in ClickUp?
Fires when a new task is created in the selected ClickUp workspace. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. The standard inbound hook for routing, enrichment, and notification flows.
Is the New Task trigger real-time?
Yes. New Task uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in ClickUp.
What data does New Task return?
The full event payload from ClickUp. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter New Task so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need ClickUp admin permissions to use New Task?
For most ClickUp accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some ClickUp plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check ClickUp's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other ClickUp triggers.
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Comment Posted
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TriggerNew List
Fires when a new list is created in the selected ClickUp space. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. Useful for templated list provisioning or governance audit logs.
TriggerTask Deleted
Fires when a task is deleted in the selected ClickUp workspace. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. Useful for audit logs or for tearing down related records elsewhere.
TriggerTask Status Updated
Fires when a task's status changes in the selected ClickUp workspace. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. Use status filters to react only to Done, In Review, etc.
TriggerTask Updated
Fires whenever any field on a ClickUp task changes (name, description, assignees, due date, custom fields). The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published.
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