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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

  1. Log into your AI SmartTalk account
  2. Navigate to SettingsIntegrations
  3. Find ClickUp and click Connect
  4. ClickUp OAuth window opens
  5. Click Connect Workspace and authorize access

Step 2: Select Workspaces and Spaces

After authorization:

  1. Choose which Workspaces to connect
  2. Select Spaces within each workspace
  3. Pick Folders and Lists to sync
  4. Click Continue

Step 3: Configure Sync Settings

SettingDescription
TasksSync task names, descriptions, status
DocsSync ClickUp Docs content
CommentsInclude task comments (optional)
AttachmentsReference attachment URLs

Step 4: Start Initial Sync

  1. Click Start Sync
  2. AI SmartTalk imports your ClickUp content
  3. Progress bar shows sync status
  4. Verify content in Knowledge section

What Gets Synced

Tasks

FieldSynced
Task name
Description
Status
Assignees
Due dates
Priority
Tags
Custom fields
CommentsOptional
Subtasks

Docs

FieldSynced
Doc title
Doc content
Nested pages
Last updated

SmartFlow Actions

ClickUp exports powerful SmartFlow actions for automating project management:

Available Actions

ActionDescriptionParameters
Create TaskAdd new task to a listname, description, list_id, assignees, due_date
Update TaskModify existing tasktask_id, status, priority, assignees
Add CommentComment on a tasktask_id, comment_text
Change StatusMove task between statusestask_id, new_status
Assign TaskChange task assigneestask_id, user_ids
Get TaskRetrieve task detailstask_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:

  1. Go to SettingsIntegrationsClickUp
  2. Click Sync Now

Real-time Updates via Webhooks

For instant updates, configure ClickUp webhooks:

  1. In ClickUp, go to SettingsIntegrations
  2. Set up webhook to AI SmartTalk endpoint
  3. Task changes trigger immediate knowledge base updates

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

IssueSolution
"Authorization failed"Re-authorize through OAuth
"Workspace not found"Check workspace permissions
"Access denied"Ensure you have member/admin role

Sync Issues

IssueSolution
Tasks missingVerify tasks are in selected Lists
Stale dataClick Sync Now to refresh
Docs not syncingEnable Docs in sync settings

SmartFlow Action Issues

IssueSolution
"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

ActionHow
Add spacesEdit connection → Select additional spaces
Remove spacesUncheck spaces you don't need
Refresh tokensRe-authorize if token expires
DisconnectSettings → Integrations → ClickUp → Disconnect

Best Practices

For Knowledge Sync

  1. Be selective: Only sync relevant spaces/lists
  2. Use descriptions: Well-documented tasks = better AI answers
  3. Consistent naming: Clear task names help AI understand context
  4. Regular sync: Keep data fresh for accurate responses

For SmartFlow Actions

  1. Test in staging: Test task creation in a test list first
  2. Handle errors: Add error handling for failed API calls
  3. Use templates: Create reusable task templates
  4. Log actions: Track automated task creations for auditing

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