Run custom code (JS/Python) as an automation action | Feature Requests

Run custom code (JS/Python) as an automation action

Grod

It's a game changer https://support.airtable.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043041074

March 11, 2020

Zach - ClickUp

Merged in a post:

Native "Run Custom Code" action in Automations (JS/Python)

Al Shkundia

Add an automation action that executes custom code (JavaScript or Python) inside ClickUp Automations - a real code step, not just "Call a webhook."

What it should do:

Run inline JS/Python as an automation action, with access to the trigger's task/field data as input variables.
Allow outbound HTTP requests to external APIs (Slack, databases via API, Google Sheets, our own services).

Why:

We're evaluating moving our workflow automation off n8n onto ClickUp. A native code action would let teams consolidate logic-heavy flows into ClickUp instead of maintaining a separate automation platform.

October 13, 2026

Joseph Plaizier

This would be incredible. We use scripts in Airtable both in Airtable, but also we currently sending webhook requests to Airtable to run scripts and push data back to ClickUp. It would be really nice if we didn't need to do that and could just write the scripts directly in ClickUp.

pixojoy

I think customizing automations would be awesome. Could even be added into a Community Templates center for those who don't know how to code (such as myself lol)

Felix Schmidt

Would be great. I'm also using a lot of Javascript automations in Airtable and it's THE reason I use Airtable. Would be awesome to see this feature in ClickUp!

Demetres Stordopoulos

I have no idea why this is not up-voted to the moon. Formulas and Automations are incredibly limited both from your plan and the features available:

Few automation triggers/events
Extremely limited available data/fields within the formula form

Also, setting up serverless functions for Automations that point to a Webhook is ideal in any way: significantly more expensive than just having a Clickup hosted script, much slower/interactive, and less secure.

Since Clickup has formula fields, it needs to allow Clickup-hosted scripts, as well.

Vince

Should let you know that scripting is what really made NetSuite. I am a long time NetSuite scripter, without it NetSuite would just be another ERP.