ClickUp
Connect ClickUp to AI SmartTalk to sync tasks and documents to your knowledge base, and automate task management with SmartFlow actions.
Overview
The ClickUp integration enables you to:
- Sync tasks and docs into your knowledge base
- Query project status conversationally
- Automate task creation and updates via SmartFlow
- Streamline workflows between chat and project management
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- An active AI SmartTalk account
- A ClickUp account with workspace access
- Admin or member permissions in the workspace
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Connect Your ClickUp Account
- Log into your AI SmartTalk account
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations
- Find ClickUp and click Connect
- ClickUp OAuth window opens
- Click Connect Workspace and authorize access
Step 2: Select Workspaces and Spaces
After authorization:
- Choose which Workspaces to connect
- Select Spaces within each workspace
- Pick Folders and Lists to sync
- Click Continue
Step 3: Configure Sync Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Tasks | Sync task names, descriptions, status |
| Docs | Sync ClickUp Docs content |
| Comments | Include task comments (optional) |
| Attachments | Reference attachment URLs |
Step 4: Start Initial Sync
- Click Start Sync
- AI SmartTalk imports your ClickUp content
- Progress bar shows sync status
- Verify content in Knowledge section
What Gets Synced
Tasks
| Field | Synced |
|---|---|
| Task name | ✅ |
| Description | ✅ |
| Status | ✅ |
| Assignees | ✅ |
| Due dates | ✅ |
| Priority | ✅ |
| Tags | ✅ |
| Custom fields | ✅ |
| Comments | Optional |
| Subtasks | ✅ |
Docs
| Field | Synced |
|---|---|
| Doc title | ✅ |
| Doc content | ✅ |
| Nested pages | ✅ |
| Last updated | ✅ |
SmartFlow Actions
ClickUp exports powerful SmartFlow actions for automating project management:
Available Actions
| Action | Description | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| Create Task | Add new task to a list | name, description, list_id, assignees, due_date |
| Update Task | Modify existing task | task_id, status, priority, assignees |
| Add Comment | Comment on a task | task_id, comment_text |
| Change Status | Move task between statuses | task_id, new_status |
| Assign Task | Change task assignees | task_id, user_ids |
| Get Task | Retrieve task details | task_id |
Example: Create Task from Chat
When a customer reports an issue, automatically create a ClickUp task:
Trigger: Chat Service
Condition: Message contains "bug" or "issue"
Actions:
1. AI Request:
Extract issue summary from conversation
2. ClickUp - Create Task:
List: Bug Reports
Name: {{extracted_summary}}
Description: "Reported via chat by {{customer_name}}"
Priority: High
3. Chat Response:
"I've created a bug report for our team. Reference: {{task_id}}"
Example: Status Update Notification
When a task status changes, notify the customer:
Trigger: Webhook (ClickUp task updated)
Condition: Status changed to "Done"
Actions:
1. Get Customer Email:
From task custom field
2. Send Email:
To: {{customer_email}}
Subject: Your request has been completed
Body: Task "{{task_name}}" is now complete
Use Cases
Customer Support
Sync support tasks so AI can answer:
- "What's the status of my support ticket?"
- "How many open issues do we have?"
- "When was my request assigned?"
Internal Assistant
Help team members with project queries:
- "What tasks are due this week?"
- "Show me all high-priority bugs"
- "What's @John working on?"
Project Status Reporting
AI can summarize project state:
- "Give me a summary of the Sprint 14 progress"
- "How many tasks are blocked?"
- "What did the team complete last week?"
Automated Workflows
Trigger ClickUp actions from chat:
- Customer request → Create task
- Escalation keyword → Assign to manager
- Issue resolved → Update task status
Sync Behavior
Automatic Sync
AI SmartTalk periodically syncs ClickUp data:
- New tasks are added
- Updated tasks are refreshed
- Deleted/archived tasks are removed
Manual Sync
Force an immediate refresh:
- Go to Settings → Integrations → ClickUp
- Click Sync Now
Real-time Updates via Webhooks
For instant updates, configure ClickUp webhooks:
- In ClickUp, go to Settings → Integrations
- Set up webhook to AI SmartTalk endpoint
- Task changes trigger immediate knowledge base updates
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| "Authorization failed" | Re-authorize through OAuth |
| "Workspace not found" | Check workspace permissions |
| "Access denied" | Ensure you have member/admin role |
Sync Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Tasks missing | Verify tasks are in selected Lists |
| Stale data | Click Sync Now to refresh |
| Docs not syncing | Enable Docs in sync settings |
SmartFlow Action Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| "Task creation failed" | Check list_id is valid |
| "Invalid status" | Use exact status name from ClickUp |
| "User not found" | Verify assignee user_id |
Managing the Connection
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Add spaces | Edit connection → Select additional spaces |
| Remove spaces | Uncheck spaces you don't need |
| Refresh tokens | Re-authorize if token expires |
| Disconnect | Settings → Integrations → ClickUp → Disconnect |
Best Practices
For Knowledge Sync
- Be selective: Only sync relevant spaces/lists
- Use descriptions: Well-documented tasks = better AI answers
- Consistent naming: Clear task names help AI understand context
- Regular sync: Keep data fresh for accurate responses
For SmartFlow Actions
- Test in staging: Test task creation in a test list first
- Handle errors: Add error handling for failed API calls
- Use templates: Create reusable task templates
- Log actions: Track automated task creations for auditing
Related Documentation
- Integrations Overview
- JIRA Integration — Similar project management integration
- SmartFlow Actions
- SmartFlow Webhooks