Update available custom Dropdown / Label options via ClickUp API
Luca Pasquini
Hello,
I saw that there's the possibility to update/delete a custom field value from ClickUp API, but there's no chance to edit/update the options of a dropdown.
That's my use case:
- I have another platform with its own list of users, that increase on a daily base
- I have a ClickUp list, with a custom field that holds the user to whom the task is related
- I wish that the custom field was a dropdown, restricting the access only to the existing users, but cannot mantain it manually whenerever a new user is added on the other platform
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Daman C
+1 this should definitely be available in the API. Crazy it hasn't for so long!
Francisco Rezende
Caroline Ginty Hi Carol, this is a feature we've all been waiting for for so long... wouldn't it be possible to include it in the roadmap?
I managed to simulate it somewhat and include it via API with a front-end endpoint, using a PUT request. However, it depends on a JWT token, meaning the automation breaks every time that token expires, making it unfeasible. But this shows how simple it is, because the endpoint itself, even if hidden in the front-end, already exists; it just needs adjusting and adding to the documentation.
I'm begging you, I've never asked you for anything... hahaha
Julian Muller
just throwing my vote into this one as well. I agree with much of what is said and PARTICULARLY the part about the AI focus taking priority over core function. AI is cool but there are a billion options for it every day. Even "Brain Max" is just a wrapper of other platforms. Nice to have but expanded functionality in the API for easier dynamic maintenance is WAY more valuable to most users than another AI chatbot.
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Bryson Allen
This is a huge shortcoming, no doubt about it! I’ve tried to work around the issue that so many have described here—the inability to build a truly dynamic system that can grow without forcing crazy manual workflows. Clients look at me like I have worms coming out of my ears when I tell them they need to manually add custom field dropdown items just to keep things running.
In my attempt to get around this, I tried using Relationship fields (which you can assign via API), but it turns out they’re practically useless since they can’t be used in formulas, Forms, or Dashboards.
Please, put the AI projects aside for now and focus on refining the core platform. We need a dynamic relational record system that users can actually maintain—without requiring a dedicated ClickUp admin.
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Rodrigo Maluf
Definitely need this!
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API synchronisation of custom fields
Erik Verhelst
We would like to synchronise custom fields with the API. More specific we have a DropDown custom field, it would be great if we can update the options by using the API (instead of creating all the options manually).
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Provide an CRUD API to manage CFs dropdown options fields
Yash Kakkar
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PUT UPDATE CUSTOM FIELD req
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Peter Bishop
It would be helpful for some automated processes if we could update a Custom Field using the API. Currently there is no way to update a Dropdown Custom Field with additional options dynamically through the public API.
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Allow custom field option creation through API
Evandro Araujo
As a Dev, I want to add, remove or delete options of a given drop_down custom field.
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API User AE
In two days we celebrate FIVE years on this post. Any update or timeline?
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