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ActionTodoistUpdated May 2026

How do I rename or recolor a Todoist label?

Short answer: Drop the "TodoistUpdate 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
Label ID
label_id
stringRequiredThe Label ID assigned by Todoist. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Name
name
stringOptionalName. e.g. "New label name"
Color
color
stringOptionalColor. Example: berry_red, blue
Favorite
is_favorite
booleanOptionalFavorite
Sample request
{
"label_id": "{{trigger.label_id}}",
"name": "New label name",
"color": "e.g. berry_red, blue",
"is_favorite": "{{trigger.is_favorite}}"
}
Returns
{
"id": "100",
"name": "work",
"color": "blue",
"order": 1,
"is_favorite": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Label.

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

FAQ

Questions about Update Label.

What does the Update Label action do in Todoist?
Updates a personal label's name, color, or favorite flag. Renames propagate to every task already tagged with the label.
What inputs does Update Label require?
Required: Label 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 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 Update Label support batch operations?
Yes. Run Update 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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