clickup-automation

Automate ClickUp task creation, updates, comments, and workspace hierarchy navigation.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/dr-code/beacon --skill clickup-automation-dr-code
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Skill: clickup-automation
Source: https://github.com/dr-code/beacon/tree/main/plugins/all-skills/skills/clickup-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dr-code/beacon --skill clickup-automation-dr-code

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes manual ClickUp administration and repetitive task management by automating task creation, updates, comments, and workspace hierarchy navigation so teams can move faster and reduce errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Task Operations: Create tasks and subtasks, update status, priority, assignees, dates, and delete tasks with careful handling to avoid duplicates.
  • Workspace Hierarchy Navigation: Resolve workspaces, spaces, folders, and lists to find IDs and validate statuses and custom fields before changes.
  • Comments and Team Management: Post and manage comments, paginate comment threads, list workspace seats, and inspect user and role information.
  • Use Case: Create a high-priority engineering task in the correct list, assign team members, set millisecond-precision due dates, and add an initial comment while ensuring the ClickUp connection is active.

Quick Start

Create a new high-priority task named "Launch MVP" in the Engineering list, assign it to the appropriate user, set the due date using a Unix millisecond timestamp, and add an initial comment.

Frequently Asked Questions about clickup-automation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate ClickUp task creation and workspace management?

Automate ClickUp task management by creating, updating, and querying tasks across lists, folders, spaces, and teams. Use Rube MCP with the Composio ClickUp toolkit to resolve workspace hierarchy IDs and manage members automatically.

What do I need to set up before automating ClickUp workflows?

Automating ClickUp workflows requires a Rube MCP connection with the Composio ClickUp toolkit and an active ClickUp OAuth connection. You must also use exact status names and Unix millisecond timestamps for date fields to ensure valid API operations.

How do I resolve list and folder IDs when automating ClickUp tasks?

Resolve list and folder IDs by navigating the workspace hierarchy to query workspaces, spaces, folders, and lists. The automation validates statuses and custom fields before applying any task updates or structural changes.

Can I automate posting comments and managing team seats in ClickUp?

Automate ClickUp team management by posting and paginating comment threads on tasks. You can also list workspace seats and inspect user or role information to manage team members programmatically.

Why are my automated ClickUp task updates failing with date errors?

ClickUp task updates fail when date fields are not formatted as Unix millisecond timestamps. Ensure your automation passes exact millisecond values and uses exact status names matching your ClickUp workspace configuration.

What is the best way to prevent duplicate tasks when automating ClickUp?

Prevent duplicate ClickUp tasks by querying existing tasks across lists and folders before creation. The automation carefully handles task operations to validate workspace hierarchy IDs and avoid redundant entries.