ClickUp#

Access ClickUp via the ClickUp API with managed API key authentication. Manage tasks, lists, spaces, folders, comments, goals, and workspace data from chat.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure ClickUp API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps#

Step 1: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect ClickUp_App-specific connection GIF coming soon_Run the install command in OpenClawSign in and approve the deviceOpen the dashboard and connect ClickUp

How It Works#

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│    ClickUp API    │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (API Key)  │     │   (Tasks)         │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
          │                       │                       │
          │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
          │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
          │3. Connect ClickUp   │                       │
          │                       │  4. Secure Proxy │
          │                       │  5. API Requests        │
          │                       │                       │
          ▼                       ▼                       ▼
    ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
    │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │ ClickUp │
    │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │ Workspace│
    └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install#

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for ClickUp again."

Quick Start#

bash

# List integrations
clawlink_list_integrations

# List ClickUp tools
clawlink_list_tools --integration clickup

# Search for a specific tool
clawlink_search_tools --query "task" --integration clickup

Authentication#

All ClickUp tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected ClickUp API credentials.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the API key securely and injects it into every ClickUp API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected#

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=clickup and connect ClickUp.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management#

List Connections#

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for clickup in the list.

Verify Connection#

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration clickup

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for ClickUp.

Reconnect#

If ClickUp tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=clickup
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration clickup

Discovery Workflow#

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm ClickUp is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration clickup to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration clickup.
5. If no ClickUp tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=clickup.

Execution Workflow#

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → search → describe → call                      │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List tasks → Get details → Show results            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                               │
                               ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call           │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Describe tool → Preview changes → User approves   │
│           → Execute update                                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Tool Reference#

Spaces, Folders& Lists#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_get_spacesList all spaces in a workspaceReadclickup_get_spaceGet space detailsReadclickup_create_spaceCreate a new spaceWriteclickup_delete_spaceDelete a spaceWriteclickup_get_foldersList folders in a spaceReadclickup_create_folderCreate a folderWriteclickup_get_listsList lists in a folderReadclickup_create_listCreate a listWrite

Tasks#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_get_tasksList tasks in a listReadclickup_get_taskGet task details by IDReadclickup_create_taskCreate a new taskWriteclickup_update_taskUpdate a taskWriteclickup_delete_taskDelete a taskWriteclickup_get_filtered_team_tasksGet filtered tasks from workspaceRead

Comments& Collaboration#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_get_task_commentsGet comments on a taskReadclickup_create_task_commentAdd a comment to a taskWriteclickup_create_threaded_commentCreate a threaded replyWriteclickup_delete_commentDelete a commentWrite

Goals& Key Results#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_get_goalsList goals in workspaceReadclickup_get_goalGet goal detailsReadclickup_create_goalCreate a new goalWriteclickup_delete_goalDelete a goalWriteclickup_create_key_resultCreate a key result for a goalWrite

Views& Templates#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_get_list_viewsList views for a listReadclickup_create_list_viewCreate a viewWriteclickup_get_task_templatesGet task templatesReadclickup_create_task_from_templateCreate task from templateWrite

Tags, Dependencies& Custom Fields#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_add_tag_to_taskAdd a tag to a taskWriteclickup_add_dependencyAdd task dependencyWriteclickup_get_accessible_custom_fieldsGet custom fields for a listRead

Chat (Messages)#

ToolDescriptionModeclickup_get_chat_messagesGet messages from a chat channelReadclickup_create_chat_messageSend a chat messageWriteclickup_create_direct_message_channelCreate a DM channelWrite

Code Examples#

List tasks in a list#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "clickup_get_tasks" \
  --params '{
    "list_id": "123456"
  }'

Create a task#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "clickup_create_task" \
  --params '{
    "name": "New Feature Implementation",
    "list_id": "123456",
    "priority": 3,
    "due_date": 1705310400000
  }'

Get task details#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "clickup_get_task" \
  --params '{
    "task_id": "ABC123"
  }'

Add a comment#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "clickup_create_task_comment" \
  --params '{
    "task_id": "ABC123",
    "comment_text": "This is blocked by the upstream dependency"
  }'

Security & Permissions#

• Access is scoped to the connected ClickUp account's workspace permissions.
• All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
• Destructive actions (deleting tasks, spaces, folders, lists) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
• Guest access is only available on ClickUp Enterprise plans.
• Bulk operations affect multiple records; confirm before executing.

Notes#

• ClickUp task IDs may be standard or custom; use custom_task_ids=true and provide team_id when using custom IDs.
• Some operations require specific ClickApps to be enabled (e.g., "Tasks in Multiple Lists").
• Time tracking data is available when the Time Tracking ClickApp is enabled.
• Nested subtasks have limitations on which list they can belong to.

Error Handling#

Status / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration clickup.Missing connectionClickUp is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=clickup.Task not foundThe task ID does not exist or is not accessible.List not foundThe list ID does not exist or is not accessible.forbiddenNo permission to perform this action. Check workspace permissions.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   openclaw plugins list
   
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

3. If a fresh chat does not help, run: bash

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call#

1. Ensure the integration slug is exactly clickup.
2. Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
3. For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.

Resources#

• ClickUp API Documentation
• ClickUp API Reference
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=clickup-tasks
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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