Connect ClickUp to GitLab
Automate workflows between ClickUp and GitLab. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
ClickUp
Productivity
DeskFerry agent
Create issue when new item created
Runs on its own
GitLab
Developer Tools
Popular workflows
What you can automate between ClickUp and GitLab
These are the most popular automations teams set up between ClickUp and GitLab. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create issue when new item created
Open a new issue or bug report automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.
Create item when new commit pushed
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when code is committed to the repository.
Sync ClickUp changes to GitLab
Keep GitLab updated when a task or item is marked complete.
How data flows
What syncs between ClickUp and GitLab
When an event occurs in ClickUp, the relevant data is automatically sent to GitLab. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from ClickUp
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
Data from GitLab
- Issues / PRs
- Commits
- Project items
- Labels / tags
- Assignees
Step-by-step guide
How to connect ClickUp to GitLab
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active ClickUp account
- An active GitLab account with repository access
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate ClickUp
Click "Add Connection" and select ClickUp from the app directory. You'll be redirected to ClickUp's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
- Step 03
Authenticate GitLab
Same process for GitLab. Click "Add Connection," select GitLab, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your repositories, issues, and project data. You control which repos and projects the integration can access.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new item created in clickup or new commit pushed in gitlab. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create issue in gitlab. Map the data fields between ClickUp and GitLab so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between ClickUp and GitLab. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect ClickUp and GitLab?
Engineering work doesn't exist in isolation. When GitLab issues and PRs sync to ClickUp, product managers and stakeholders get visibility without asking for status updates.
Tips
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Use cases
Who uses the ClickUp + GitLab integration?
Teams across industries connect ClickUp and GitLab to streamline their workflows.
Project managers tracking deliverables who rely on GitLab for developer tools
Engineering teams who need real-time data from ClickUp
Project management offices and engineering teams collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect ClickUp to GitLab?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both ClickUp and GitLab via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing productivity events to developer tools actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between ClickUp and GitLab?
Popular automations include: create ClickUp tasks from GitLab issues, sync GitLab PR statuses to ClickUp items, close ClickUp tasks when GitLab issues resolve, and update ClickUp sprint boards from GitLab milestones. Labels and priority fields map automatically.
Is the ClickUp and GitLab integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your ClickUp-to-GitLab workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my ClickUp data secure when connected to GitLab?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your ClickUp or GitLab passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your productivity data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between ClickUp and GitLab?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either ClickUp or GitLab. For example, create a workflow where ClickUp events update GitLab, and a separate one where GitLab changes sync back to ClickUp. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect ClickUp and GitLab?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use ClickUp and GitLab, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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