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ActionTodoistUpdated May 2026

How do I create a Todoist label?

Short answer: Drop the "TodoistCreate Label" 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Name
name
stringRequiredName. Example: urgent
Color
color
stringOptionalColor. Example: berry_red, blue, green
Favorite
is_favorite
booleanOptionalFavorite
Sample request
{
"name": "e.g. urgent",
"color": "e.g. berry_red, blue, green",
"is_favorite": "{{trigger.is_favorite}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": "100",
"name": "urgent",
"color": "red",
"order": 1,
"is_favorite": false
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Label.

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

FAQ

Questions about Create Label.

What does the Create Label action do in Todoist?
Creates a new personal label in Todoist, optionally with a color. Useful for syncing your tag taxonomy from another system.
What inputs does Create Label require?
Required: Name. 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 Todoist 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 Create Label support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Label inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Todoist's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Todoist actions.

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