This document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the ClickUp Task Updater node, which enables automated task updates in ClickUp workspaces.

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Node Inputs

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Required Fields

  • Task ID: Identifier of task to update
  • Team: Your ClickUp workspace
  • Space: Team space
  • Folder: Contains lists
  • List: Contains task

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Optional Update Fields

  • New Task Name: Updated title
  • New Task Description: Updated details
  • New Assignees: Change task assignment
  • New Status: Modified task status
  • New Priority: Updated priority level

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Node Output

  • Task URL: Link to the updated task

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Node Functionality

The ClickUp Task Updater node modifies existing tasks in ClickUp. Key features include:
  • Selective field updates
  • Multiple task properties
  • Team re-assignment
  • Status management
  • Priority adjustment
  • Loop mode to update multiple tasks
  • Secure authentication with Gumloop

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When To Use

The ClickUp Task Updater node is valuable for task maintenance automation. Common use cases include:
  • Status Updates: Automatically progress task stages
  • Assignment Changes: Reassign tasks based on conditions
  • Priority Management: Adjust task urgency levels
  • Task Maintenance: Update task details programmatically
Some specific examples:
  • Updating task status based on external triggers
  • Reassigning tasks when team members change
  • Adjusting priorities based on deadlines
  • Modifying task descriptions with new information

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Example

To update a task’s status and assignee:
  1. Task identification:
    • Task ID: “abc123”
    • Team/Space/Folder/List path selected
  2. Update configuration:
    • New Status: “In Progress”
    • New Assignees: “New Team Member”
    • Leave other fields empty to maintain current values
  3. Using dynamic inputs (via Configure Inputs):
    • Connect task location data for flexible updates
    • Update status based on workflow triggers

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Important Considerations:

  1. Requires Authentication with ClickUp - Set up in the Credentials page
  2. Task ID must be valid
  3. Use the Configure Inputs option to dynamically expose Team, Space, Folder, List & Status fields as inputs
In summary, the ClickUp Task Updater node streamlines task modification in ClickUp, supporting selective updates and automated task management workflows.