Benefits of Connecting ClickUp to Windmill
Connecting ClickUp to Windmill brings your project management activity directly into performance reviews and 1:1s — giving your team visibility into real work without manual updates.- Task progress automatically flows into performance conversations
- Captures accomplishments as they happen, not months later
- Reduces review prep time for managers and employees
- Ensures completed work gets recognized and credited appropriately
- Provides grounded context for coaching and feedback
Connected Data
When ClickUp is connected, Windmill securely reads the following information:| Data Type | How Windmill Uses It |
|---|---|
| Tasks and subtasks | Shows work progress and contributions over time |
| Task status and completion | Tracks delivery patterns and follow-through |
| Comments and activity | Provides context for collaboration and problem-solving |
| Assignees and ownership | Attributes work to the correct employee |
| Due dates and time tracking | Highlights prioritization and delivery patterns |
| Workspace and folder structure | Captures project organization and team assignments |
Permissions
Windmill requests read-only access to ClickUp.| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Read access to workspaces, folders, and tasks | To collect task data and associate it with employees |
| Read access to comments and activity | To capture collaboration context |
| Read collaborator and assignee metadata | To associate work with the correct employee |
| No write access | Windmill never creates or modifies tasks, lists, or comments in ClickUp |
Windmill currently syncs tasks only. Other ClickUp features like Docs, Whiteboards, and Goals are not yet supported. If your organization uses these features and would like support, contact support@gowindmill.com.
FAQs
Does Windmill change anything in ClickUp?
Does Windmill change anything in ClickUp?
No. Windmill is 100% read-only — no updates, edits, or writes are made to your ClickUp workspaces or tasks.
Can we control which workspaces Windmill syncs?
Can we control which workspaces Windmill syncs?
Yes. During setup, you choose which workspaces to connect. You can update or revoke access at any time.
How often is data synced?
How often is data synced?
Continuously. New tasks, comments, and status updates appear in Windmill shortly after they happen in ClickUp.
What happens if someone is reassigned or leaves the company?
What happens if someone is reassigned or leaves the company?
Windmill preserves historical contributions tied to that person’s work in ClickUp. Once they’re marked inactive in Windmill, new tasks won’t be associated with them.