ClickUp should support full natural language processing directly in the task title, allowing users to create rich, structured tasks with a single typed sentence. Relying on slash commands, dropdown menus, or pop-up dialogs adds unnecessary steps and friction.

Users should be able to enter a task like the below and have ClickUp automatically parse and apply appropriate structure to the task.

• Submit budget report next Friday at 10am !high #Finance

• Call Sarah every Monday at 2pm until September

It should be able to include items like

• Due dates and times

• Recurring tasks

• Priorities (e.g. !high)

• Tags or Projects, perhaps even Lists (e.g. #Finance)

• Optional: Start dates (e.g. [start=2025-08-01])

• Optional: Deadlines (e.g. {next Friday})

• Assignee or list, if mentioned inline

This input should happen inline, without the need to open any menus or use slash commands. It should work consistently across desktop and mobile, just as it does in other productivity apps like Todoist and TickTick.

ClickUp is built for productivity, but the current system requires multiple steps to add metadata like dates, priorities, or tags. Typing /due, opening a calendar, and selecting a date slows down task capture, especially for power users or fast typists.

Natural language input allows users to enter tasks in one motion, capturing full context without interruption. It reduces friction and cognitive load, which is essential for getting things out of your head quickly. It will make ClickUp ‘sticky’ for users, as it’s so easy to clear your head of everything you need to do and get it into a system for managing and executing on it.

Some thoughts on how it should work

• Tasks typed in plain English are parsed immediately upon entry.

• Parsing should be visible (e.g. greyed-out formatting or underlined text).

• Users can undo parsing easily (e.g. by pressing backspace, similar to Todoist).

• If a parse is incorrect, it should be easily editable without starting over.

Getting started and future options

• Start with task titles only. This is where speed and simplicity matter most.

• Ensure feature parity between desktop and mobile from the outset.

• This functionality could then be added to other areas of ClickUp. Invite feedback from users about expanding this to descriptions, subtasks, and comments in future iterations.

I think this feature should complement, not replace, existing slash commands and menus. Power users may still prefer structured inputs for complex workflows, while natural language provides a faster entry point for everyday tasks.

This request builds and consolidates multiple existing suggestions, including:

• Natural language in task creation

• Natural language date/time recognition

• Week number input using natural language

• Natural language for dates in comments and descriptions

• Natural language for entering due dates, priority, and tags