How to Get Chat Message Replies with the ClickUp API

The ClickUp developer platform lets you retrieve replies to a specific chat message so you can display, sync, or analyze threaded conversations in your integrations. This how-to guide walks you through using the Get Chat Message Replies endpoint step by step.

Overview of the ClickUp chat replies endpoint

The Get Chat Message Replies endpoint returns a list of replies to an existing chat message inside a task or Chat view. It is a GET request that requires authentication and a valid message ID.

At a high level, you will:

Identify the chat message whose replies you need.
Collect the required authentication details.
Build the request URL with the message ID.
Send the HTTP request and handle the JSON response.

All technical details in this guide are based on the official reference: Get Chat Message Replies endpoint.

Prerequisites for using the ClickUp API

Before you call this endpoint, make sure you have:

An active workspace with API access.
A ClickUp API token with permission to read the target chat.
The message_id for the original chat message.
A tool to send HTTP requests, such as cURL, Postman, or your preferred HTTP client library.

Keep your token secret and never hard-code it in publicly accessible repositories or client-side code.

ClickUp endpoint: Get Chat Message Replies

The endpoint follows this structure:

GET https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/chat/message/{message_id}/reply

Replace {message_id} with the actual ID of the chat message whose replies you want to retrieve.

Required path parameter in ClickUp API

message_id (string) – The unique identifier of the parent chat message.

You typically obtain the message_id from a previous API response, such as a call that lists chat messages, or from a webhook event.

Authentication header for ClickUp requests

This endpoint requires a personal token or OAuth token via an HTTP header:

Authorization: <your_token_here>

Do not include the word Bearer unless the official documentation for your token type specifies that format. Use the exact structure described in the reference for the token you created.

Step-by-step: Call the ClickUp chat replies endpoint

1. Gather the required data

Collect:

Your API token with read access to the workspace.
The message_id of the chat message.

Confirm that the token is still valid and has access to the space, folder, list, or chat where the message lives.

2. Build the ClickUp request URL

Use this pattern:

https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/chat/message/{message_id}/reply

Example:

https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/chat/message/123abc456def/reply

3. Set headers for your ClickUp API call

Typical headers include:

Authorization: <your_token_here>
Content-Type: application/json (even though it is a GET request, setting this is a safe default for many clients.)

4. Example cURL request

curl -X GET \
  "https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/chat/message/123abc456def/reply" \
  -H "Authorization: YOUR_CLICKUP_API_TOKEN"

Replace 123abc456def with your real message ID and YOUR_CLICKUP_API_TOKEN with your actual token.

Understanding the ClickUp response structure

The endpoint returns a JSON object containing details about each reply to the specified message. While field names can evolve, you can generally expect:

A collection (array) of reply objects.
Metadata fields describing each reply.

Each reply object may include details like:

Reply ID and parent message ID.
Message content or text body.
Author or user information.
Timestamps such as creation time.
Additional metadata related to the chat or thread.

Use these details to render threaded discussions, run analytics, or sync with other tools.

Filtering and pagination in ClickUp chat replies

The reference endpoint may support query parameters to manage response size or order, such as:

Pagination controls (for example, page or limit style parameters).
Sorting or ordering flags.

Always review the official documentation for the current list of supported query parameters and any default limits so your integration handles large conversations safely.

Error handling for ClickUp integrations

When calling this endpoint, validate and log HTTP status codes and any error messages returned by the server. Typical issues include:

401 / 403 – Authentication or authorization errors. Check your token and workspace access.
404 – The message_id does not exist or you lack permission to view it.
429 – Rate limiting. Reduce frequency or add backoff logic.
5xx – Temporary server errors; implement retries with exponential backoff.

Good error handling makes your ClickUp integration stable for production environments.

Best practices for using the ClickUp chat replies API

Cache frequently requested threads to reduce repeated calls.
Respect rate limits as documented in the developer portal.
Secure tokens via environment variables or secret managers.
Validate all IDs before sending requests to avoid unnecessary errors.

When updating or extending your integration, always compare your implementation with the latest details on the official Get Chat Message Replies page.

Practical use cases for ClickUp chat replies

You can leverage this endpoint in multiple scenarios:

Building a custom dashboard that visualizes chat activity per task.
Syncing specific conversations to external reporting tools.
Storing conversation history in your own database for audit or compliance.
Powering AI assistants that need full thread context for better responses.

Because the replies remain attached to the original message, you can reconstruct long discussions reliably.

Next steps and further optimization

Once you are able to fetch replies successfully, consider combining this endpoint with other parts of the API, such as endpoints for tasks, comments, or webhooks. That way, your ClickUp integration can react in real time to new replies or changes in existing chats.

If you need help designing a scalable API architecture, you can find expert consulting and implementation support at Consultevo.

For the most accurate and current technical details, always reference the official ClickUp developer documentation for Get Chat Message Replies before deploying new features to production.

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