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ActionTodoistUpdated May 2026
How do I list sections in a Todoist project?
Short answer: Drop the "Todoist → List Sections" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Project ID project_id | string | Optional | Filter sections by project. Leave empty to list all sections. |
Sample request
{"project_id": "e.g. 2345678901"}
Returns
[{"id": "sec123","name": "In Progress","order": 1,"project_id": "2345678901"},{"id": "sec456","name": "Done","order": 2,"project_id": "2345678901"}]
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Sections.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about List Sections.
What does the List Sections action do in Todoist?
Lists all sections in a Todoist project. Use it to populate a section picker before creating or moving a task.
What inputs does List Sections require?
List Sections has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.
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 List Sections support batch operations?
Yes. Run List Sections 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.
Action
Add Comment
Adds a comment to an existing Todoist task or project. Use it to log automation activity, attach context from another system, or post status updates.
ActionComplete Task
Closes a Todoist task. Recurring tasks roll forward to their next due date instead of disappearing.
ActionCreate Label
Creates a new personal label in Todoist, optionally with a color. Useful for syncing your tag taxonomy from another system.
ActionCreate Project
Creates a new project in Todoist with name, color, parent project, and view style (list, board, calendar). The starting point for project-templating flows.
ActionCreate Section
Creates a new section inside a Todoist project. Sections are how board-view columns are organized.
ActionCreate Task
Creates a new task in Todoist with content, description, project, section, due date (supports natural language like "next monday"), priority, labels, and assignee.
Send list sections from your workflows.
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