How to Use ClickUp Time Entry Tags

This guide explains how to use the ClickUp public API endpoint to retrieve all tags from time entries so you can audit, report, and optimize time tracking data in your workspace.

Overview of the ClickUp time entry tags endpoint

The endpoint documented on the ClickUp developer site lets you list every unique tag that appears on time entries within a specific date range. This is useful for analytics, billing, and governance across your spaces and teams.

The reference endpoint is described here: Get all tags from time entries. This how-to walks through the practical implementation details based strictly on that documentation.

Prerequisites for calling the ClickUp API

Before you query tags from time entries, make sure you have the following in place:

• An active ClickUp workspace.
• A valid ClickUp API token with appropriate permissions.
• The team (workspace) ID you want to query.
• A tool for making HTTP requests, such as cURL, Postman, or a backend script.

Confirm that API access is enabled for your workspace and that your token is kept secret and never embedded in public client-side code.

Understanding the ClickUp endpoint URL

The ClickUp developer reference defines a specific endpoint path for listing tags from time entries. While you should always consult the official documentation for the exact URL structure, the key concepts are:

• The base API URL is the ClickUp public API root.
• The path targets time entries and returns tag information in aggregate form.
• You provide your team ID and an optional date range to limit the scope of the data.

Use the official reference page linked above as the source of truth for the exact path and available parameters.

Authentication with ClickUp API tokens

All requests to this ClickUp endpoint must include your API token using the expected header format. Typically, you will:

1. Generate or retrieve your personal API token in your ClickUp user settings.
2. Store it as an environment variable or in a secure secret manager.
3. Include it in the Authorization header in every request.

A common pattern is:

• Authorization: <your_token_here>

Do not hard-code your ClickUp token in code repositories or front-end JavaScript.

Required query parameters for ClickUp time tag reports

The ClickUp endpoint for getting all tags from time entries requires specific query parameters to define the period and context you want to analyze. Based on the reference:

• Date range parameters define the time span for the time entries considered.
• Team or workspace identifiers scope the query to the correct environment.
• Pagination or limit parameters may be available to control the size of the response.

Always check the ClickUp reference page for the exact names and formats of required and optional parameters.

Step-by-step: Call the ClickUp time entry tags endpoint

Follow these steps to successfully call the API and retrieve tags from your time entries.

Step 1: Gather ClickUp workspace and token details

First, collect the basic information you need:

• Your ClickUp team (workspace) ID.
• Your personal ClickUp API token.
• The date range you want to analyze, in the format required by the API.

Write these down or store them as environment variables before you continue.

Step 2: Build the ClickUp request URL

Next, construct the request URL according to the structure defined in the ClickUp documentation. It will include:

• The base ClickUp API URL.
• The endpoint path for time entry tags.
• Query parameters for date range and other filters, appended with ?param=value pairs.

Double-check that there are no trailing spaces or malformed query strings, as these can cause unexpected API errors.

Step 3: Set ClickUp authorization headers

Prepare your HTTP headers. At minimum, you will need:

• Authorization set to your ClickUp API token.
• Content-Type set to application/json where appropriate.

If you are using a tool like Postman, configure these under the Headers tab. In scripted environments, set them in your HTTP client’s header options.

Step 4: Send the ClickUp API request

Now send the request from your preferred tool. A typical workflow is:

1. Open your HTTP client.
2. Select the GET method.
3. Paste the ClickUp time entry tags endpoint URL.
4. Add the required headers and query parameters.
5. Execute the request and wait for the response.

If everything is configured correctly, the ClickUp API will return a JSON payload that includes all tags that appear on time entries in the specified range.

Step 5: Interpret the ClickUp response payload

The response from this endpoint is a structured JSON object. According to the ClickUp developer page, it returns data fields describing the tags associated with time entries, such as:

• The tag name.
• Any relevant identifiers.
• Additional metadata about usage.

Use this information to build reports, dashboards, or automations that analyze tag usage across your organization.

Using ClickUp time tags in reports and automations

Once you have a reliable way to list tags from time entries, you can use the data in several ways:

• Billing reports: Summarize time spent by tag for clients or cost centers.
• Operational analytics: Track how often certain categories, activities, or projects are tagged.
• Governance and cleanup: Identify unused or duplicate tags in ClickUp and standardize your taxonomy.
• Automation triggers: Feed tag data into external systems to drive workflows or alerts.

You can combine this endpoint with other ClickUp APIs for tasks, lists, or users to produce more complete time-tracking analytics.

Best practices for secure and reliable ClickUp API usage

To keep your integration stable and safe, follow these practices:

• Store your ClickUp token in environment variables or a secret manager.
• Handle HTTP error codes and rate limits according to official guidance.
• Log only non-sensitive response metadata in production systems.
• Regularly review the ClickUp developer documentation for updates to this endpoint.

These habits will help your implementation remain compliant with current API expectations.

Where to find more help integrating ClickUp

For more advanced workflow design, API strategy, or automation planning around ClickUp, you can learn from experts at Consultevo, a consultancy that focuses on scalable operations and tooling.

For the most accurate and current technical details about the endpoint described in this how-to, always refer directly to the official ClickUp documentation at Get all tags from time entries.

By following the steps in this guide and cross-checking the official reference, you can confidently integrate time entry tags from ClickUp into your reporting, billing, and automation workflows.