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ActionWrikeUpdated May 2026

How do I update a Wrike task?

Short answer: Drop the "WrikeUpdate 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Task ID
task_id
stringRequiredThe Task ID assigned by Wrike. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Title
title
stringOptional
Status
status
stringOptional
Description
description
stringOptional
Sample request
{
"task_id": "{{trigger.task_id}}",
"title": "{{trigger.title}}",
"status": "{{trigger.status}}",
"description": "{{trigger.description}}"
}
Returns
{
"data": [
{
"id": "ABCD",
"status": "Completed"
}
]
}

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 Wrike?
Updates fields on an existing Wrike task: title, description, status, assignees, dates, importance, 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 Wrike 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 Wrike's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Wrike actions.

Send update task from your workflows.

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