Make it easier to edit templates without needing to apply the template first (e.g. in Template Center)
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Michelle Duchene
I shouldn't have to create a task, apply a template, edit the task, then save the template.
I should be able to edit the template directly in the template centre, then close the template centre when finished.
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Lily Chan
Hey everyone! Thank you for sharing your ideas! In order to help with prioritization, I'm going to keep this request focused on making it easier to edit templates without applying the template first.
I'm using the below separate posts for each of the other main ideas in this feature request:
- Preview a template before applying it: https://feedback.clickup.com/feature-requests/p/preview-a-template-before-applying-it
- See where templates are being referenced (e.g. automations, task templates): https://feedback.clickup.com/feature-requests/p/see-where-templates-are-being-referenced-eg-automations-task-templates
- Ability to organize templates: https://feedback.clickup.com/feature-requests/p/ability-to-organize-my-templates-in-template-center-or-a-template-hub
If you'd like to add a vote and share your feedback on the other requests, this will help our team prioritize your different ideas.
Thank you!
Lily Chan
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Template Manager
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Rachel Hurley
We need a true Template Manager in ClickUp — a centralized place to create, edit, and manage task, list, and folder templates without having to download them as live items first.
Currently, making any update to a template requires creating a real task/list/folder, which triggers unwanted notifications to assignees and creates unnecessary clutter. This also increases the risk of accidental changes and slows down teams who rely heavily on templates.
A dedicated Template Manager (similar to the Custom Fields Manager) would allow users to open and edit templates directly, update assignees safely, and maintain consistent, up-to-date processes across the workspace. This would significantly improve efficiency and template accuracy for many ClickUp users.
Lily Chan
Thanks everyone for the feedback and enthusiasm. Mike Masin has the right FR for this request so I'm going to merge it into that one.
Lily Chan
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Edit templates
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Luca Domenichini
I'd like to be able to modify a task template without instantiating it. Currently, to update a template, I need to create a task using the existing template, make the necessary changes, and then save the task again as an updated template. Instead, I would like to open the 'skeleton' of the model and modify it. So I'll be ready for the next task right away.
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Brandon Krieger
It appears the team did not do a QA of the templates because it appears there is limited ability to edit a task template.
Yunus Akyürek
I cannot believe that this thing is parked given and delivering bullshit AI features are prioritized over such things.
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Nic Sayers
Yes yes yes, the amount of time spent editing and creating complex templates that send endless notifications to other team members is astounding! Would love a true template management. This would be a tremendous addition
Mike Masin
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Stefan Stefanov
This is much needed! Want the same for the autopilot agents - a single edit is quite an effort to apply to all lists/folders.
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Matt Beaver
Fully agree — ClickUp really needs a true Template Manager. Having to spin up live tasks, lists, or folders just to make small template edits creates noise, triggers notifications, and adds unnecessary risk.
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Darryl Mechell
Yes, CU needs to add this feature.
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