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TriggerClickUpReal-timeUpdated June 2026

How do I trigger when a ClickUp task changes?

Short answer: Drop the "ClickUp → Task Updated" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in ClickUp, not on a polling schedule.

Use this triggerAll 6 ClickUp triggers
Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder
Trigger
Task Updated
When the matching event happens
task updatedon task updatedwhen task updatedwatch for task updatedtask changed
What this trigger returns
for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "event": "taskUpdated",
  "task_id": "abc123",
  "webhook_id": "wh_1",
  "history_items": []
}
Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

FieldTypeExample
eventstring"taskUpdated"
task_idstring"abc123"
webhook_idstring"wh_1"
history_itemsarray[]
Pairs with

Drop these actions after Task Updated.

Add Labels to Message
Gmail · Email
Add Reaction
Slack · Communication
Add Sheet Tab
Google Sheets · Spreadsheets & Databases
Create Company
HubSpot · CRM & Sales
FAQ

Questions about Task Updated.

How does the Task Updated trigger work in ClickUp?
Fires whenever any field on a ClickUp task changes (name, description, assignees, due date, custom fields). The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published.
Is the Task Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Task Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in ClickUp.
What data does Task Updated return?
The full event payload from ClickUp. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Task Updated so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need ClickUp admin permissions to use Task Updated?
For most ClickUp accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some ClickUp plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check ClickUp's docs if the trigger fails to register.
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Trigger
Task Deleted
Fires when a task is deleted in the selected ClickUp workspace. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. Useful for audit logs or for tearing down related records elsewhere.
Trigger
Task Status Updated
Fires when a task's status changes in the selected ClickUp workspace. The webhook is registered automatically when the workflow is published. Use status filters to react only to Done, In Review, etc.

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