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.