Filter Views in ClickUp via API

Filtering views in ClickUp with the public API lets you retrieve only the tasks and data your integration actually needs. By combining query parameters, operators, and clear logic, you can build faster, more focused workflows that are easy to maintain and scale.

This how-to guide explains how to use the /v2/view/{view_id}/task endpoint, which is currently limited-release, and how to apply filters, ordering, and pagination in a safe, predictable way.

Understand the ClickUp views endpoint

The core endpoint for filtering tasks in a view is:

GET https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/view/{view_id}/task

This endpoint returns tasks that belong to a specific view and match the filters you provide. It is currently in limited release, so access may be restricted. You can combine this endpoint with the include_task_members or include_subtasks flags and advanced filters for flexible responses.

Key query parameters for ClickUp view filters

To filter tasks in a view, you pass query parameters in the request. These parameters include both simple flags and complex filter objects.

Basic ClickUp task query parameters

page: Zero-based index indicating which page of results you want. Use this for pagination.
limit: Number of tasks per page. Set this carefully to balance performance and response size.
archived: Boolean flag to include or exclude archived tasks.
include_task_members: When true, includes task member data in the response.
include_subtasks: When true, includes subtasks in the response.
include_closed: When true, includes closed tasks; when false, returns only open tasks.

These parameters control what is returned before any advanced filter logic is applied.

Advanced ClickUp filter object

For more powerful filtering, send a JSON object in the filters field. This object defines:

op: The logical operator joining filters at each level, such as AND or OR.
fields: An array of field-based conditions.
groups: Nested groups of filters, each with its own operator and fields.

This structure allows you to build complex logic like “status is open AND due date is this week OR assignee is user X.”

Define ClickUp field filter structure

A single field-level filter in the fields array includes several properties:

field: The task field you want to filter by, such as due_date, status, or a custom field key.
op: The comparison operator, which determines how the field is evaluated.
source: Where the value comes from, for example user-provided input or a fixed value.
id: A unique identifier for the filter within the group.

Supported ClickUp operators

You can use a range of operators to refine results. Common categories include:

Equality and inequality
- eq: equal to
- neq: not equal to
Inclusion
- in: field value is in a list
- not_in: field value is not in a list
Comparison
- gt: greater than
- gte: greater than or equal
- lt: less than
- lte: less than or equal
Text search
- contains: value contains a substring
- not_contains: value does not contain a substring

The exact operators available can depend on the field type. For the complete list and current behavior, refer to the official documentation at the ClickUp filter views reference.

Use ClickUp filter groups and nesting

To express more complex logic, combine several filters into groups, and nest these groups as needed. Each group includes its own op, fields, and optionally groups again for deeper nesting.

Example grouping pattern in ClickUp

A high-level filter object might look like this conceptually:

{
  "filters": {
    "op": "AND",
    "fields": [ /* top-level field filters */ ],
    "groups": [
      {
        "op": "OR",
        "fields": [ /* subfilters */ ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

In words, this means: apply all top-level filters, and within those results also apply an OR condition across a subgroup of filters.

Control sort order in ClickUp results

The views endpoint supports ordering so you can sort tasks by key fields. The sort configuration typically includes:

field: The field to sort by, such as due_date or date_created.
order: ASC for ascending or DESC for descending.

Combining filters and sorting ensures you obtain the most relevant tasks first, which is especially important for dashboards and custom reports.

Step-by-step: build a filtered ClickUp request

Use the following process to design and send a filtered request to the views endpoint.

1. Identify your view and scope

Locate the view_id in your workspace configuration or prior API responses.
Decide whether you want to include archived tasks, closed tasks, task members, or subtasks.

2. Choose basic query options in ClickUp

Set page to 0 for the first request.
Pick a limit that fits your performance needs, for example 50 or 100.
Define boolean flags: archived, include_task_members, include_subtasks, and include_closed.

3. Design your filter logic

List the conditions you care about, for example status, due date range, or assigned users.
For each condition, choose the correct field and operator.
Group conditions with AND or OR depending on whether all or any of them must be true.

4. Add sorting and test

Select a sort field and direction.
Send the request against a test workspace.
Confirm that the tasks returned match your expectations, then adjust filters or grouping as needed.

Best practices for ClickUp filter performance

When working at scale, it helps to optimize how you construct and execute filtered requests.

Use pagination consistently and avoid excessively large page sizes.
Limit the number of nested groups to what your use case requires.
Cache common filters when appropriate in your own system, rather than repeatedly querying identical data.
Combine filters logically to avoid overly broad result sets that are expensive to handle client-side.

These habits lead to more stable integrations and help keep your application responsive.

ClickUp API integration and next steps

The filter views endpoint is just one part of building robust task integrations. For broader technical strategy, integration architecture, and automation design, you can learn more from specialists. Visit Consultevo for implementation guidance and consulting services around modern work management platforms.

For the latest details, request and response schemas, and complete operator lists, always refer to the official ClickUp filter views documentation. Using these patterns, you can confidently build filtered, ordered views of tasks that match your exact application requirements.

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