# clickup_custom_field_remove_value
## Overview
Removes/clears a custom field value from a task.
**Category**: Custom Fields - Value Operations
**Rate Limit Impact**: ~2-3% of available requests (100 req/min on Free Forever plan)
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## Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|-----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `task_id` | string | **Yes** | Task ID to remove custom field from |
| `field_id` | string | **Yes** | Custom field ID to remove |
| `use_custom_task_ids` | boolean | No | Whether to use custom task IDs |
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## Success Response
```json
{
"task_id": "task-123",
"field_id": "abc123-def456",
"message": "Custom field abc123-def456 removed from task"
}
```
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## Integration Examples
### Python Example
```python
# Remove custom field value
result = await mcp_server.call_tool(
"clickup_custom_field_remove_value",
{
"task_id": "task-123",
"field_id": "abc123-def456"
}
)
print(f"✅ {result['message']}")
```
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## Use Cases
1. **Clear Invalid Values**: Remove incorrectly set values
2. **Reset Fields**: Clear optional fields to default state
3. **Bulk Cleanup**: Remove obsolete custom field data
4. **Field Migration**: Clear old values before setting new ones
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## Related Tools
- **clickup_custom_field_set_value**: Set custom field value
- **clickup_custom_field_get_values**: Get all field values from task
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**Last Updated**: 2025-10-30
