Append new ClickUp tasks to a Google Docs file
2 ready-made ClickUp and Google Docs Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. ClickUp can start an automation with "Task created", and IFTTT can then run "Append to a document" on Google Docs.
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Create your own ClickUp and Google Docs workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
10 triggers, queries, and actions
New document added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.
Task created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new task has been created.
Task updated
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a task is updated.
Find tasks
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns tasks from a list.
History of documents added
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.
Append to a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Create a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
Create task
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new task.
Post a task comment
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will post a comment on a task.
Update task
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update a task.
Append to a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Create a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
Create task
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new task.
Find tasks
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns tasks from a list.
History of documents added
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.
New document added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.
Post a task comment
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will post a comment on a task.
Task created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new task has been created.
Task updated
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a task is updated.
Update task
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update a task.
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If
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New document added
Task created
Task updated
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Append to a document
Create a document
Create task
Post a task comment
Update task
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About ClickUp
Simplify work and get more done with ClickUp. Plan, track, and manage any type of work with project management that flexes to your needs.
Simplify work and get more done with ClickUp. Plan, track, and manage any type of work with project management that flexes to your needs.
About Google Docs
Google Docs brings your documents to life with smart editing and styling tools to help you easily format text and paragraphs. Applets let you create new documents, add to existing ones, or monitor specific folders for when new docs are added.
Google Docs brings your documents to life with smart editing and styling tools to help you easily format text and paragraphs. Applets let you create new documents, add to existing ones, or monitor specific folders for when new docs are added.