clickup_get_task_by_custom_id
Retrieve a ClickUp task using its custom ID. Provide the custom_id to fetch task details.
Instructions
Get a task by its custom ID
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes |
Retrieve a ClickUp task using its custom ID. Provide the custom_id to fetch task details.
Get a task by its custom ID
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Yes |
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Without an output schema or additional context, the description fails to explain what the tool returns (e.g., task details). Combined with sparse parameter info, it is incomplete for effective use.
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Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The description only mentions 'custom ID' but does not explain that the parameter requires a nested object with a 'custom_id' string. With 0% schema description coverage, this lack of detail is critical for correct invocation.
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The description clearly states the verb 'Get' and resource 'a task by its custom ID'. It is specific enough to differentiate from general 'clickup_get_task' which likely uses a different identifier, but it does not explicitly contrast with siblings.
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