Step by Step Guide to Building a ClickUp API Integration in Ruby

Aug 11, 2024 • 5 minute read

Introduction

Hey there, fellow developer! Ready to supercharge your workflow with ClickUp's API? In this guide, we'll walk through building a Ruby integration that'll have you managing tasks like a pro. Let's dive in and make some magic happen!

Prerequisites

Before we start coding, make sure you've got:

Ruby 2.7+ installed
The httparty gem (we'll use this for API requests)
A ClickUp account and API key (don't worry, I'll show you how to get this)

Setting up the project

First things first, let's get our project off the ground:

mkdir clickup_integration
cd clickup_integration
bundle init

Now, open up your Gemfile and add:

gem 'httparty'

Run bundle install, and we're ready to roll!

Authentication

Head over to your ClickUp account settings and grab your API key. We'll use this to authenticate our requests.

Let's create a new file called clickup_client.rb:

require 'httparty'

class ClickUpClient
  include HTTParty
  base_uri 'https://api.clickup.com/api/v2'

  def initialize(api_key)
    @options = { headers: { "Authorization" => api_key } }
  end

  # We'll add more methods here soon!
end

Basic API Requests

Now, let's add some methods to our ClickUpClient class:

def get_workspaces
  self.class.get("/team", @options)
end

def create_task(list_id, task_name)
  self.class.post("/list/#{list_id}/task", @options.merge(
    body: { name: task_name }.to_json,
    headers: { "Content-Type" => "application/json" }
  ))
end

Implementing Core Functionalities

Let's put our client to work! Create a new file called main.rb:

require_relative 'clickup_client'

client = ClickUpClient.new('YOUR_API_KEY_HERE')

# Get workspaces
workspaces = client.get_workspaces
puts "Your workspaces: #{workspaces}"

# Create a new task
new_task = client.create_task('YOUR_LIST_ID_HERE', 'My awesome new task')
puts "New task created: #{new_task}"

Advanced Features

Want to handle pagination? No problem! Add this method to your ClickUpClient:

def get_all_tasks(list_id)
  tasks = []
  page = 0
  loop do
    response = self.class.get("/list/#{list_id}/task?page=#{page}", @options)
    break if response['tasks'].empty?
    tasks += response['tasks']
    page += 1
  end
  tasks
end

Best Practices

Remember to respect ClickUp's rate limits (100 requests per minute). Consider implementing a simple sleep between requests if you're making a lot of them:

sleep(0.6) # Sleep for 600ms between requests

Testing the Integration

Don't forget to test your code! Here's a simple RSpec example:

RSpec.describe ClickUpClient do
  let(:client) { ClickUpClient.new('fake_api_key') }

  it 'fetches workspaces' do
    expect(client.get_workspaces).to be_a(Hash)
  end
end

Conclusion

And there you have it! You've just built a solid foundation for your ClickUp API integration in Ruby. From here, you can expand on this base, adding more features and tailoring it to your specific needs.

Remember, the ClickUp API documentation is your best friend for exploring more endpoints and features. Happy coding, and may your tasks always be organized!