Update Label: Todoist action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Label ID label_id	string	Required	The Label ID assigned by Todoist. Find via the corresponding list/search operation in this app. Use the exact ID, not a name or label.
Name name	string	Optional	Name. e.g. "New label name"
Color color	string	Optional	Color. Example: berry_red, blue
Favorite is_favorite	boolean	Optional	Favorite

Sample request

{
  "label_id": "{{trigger.label_id}}",
  "name": "New label name",
  "color": "e.g. berry_red, blue",
  "is_favorite": "{{trigger.is_favorite}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "100",
  "name": "work",
  "color": "blue",
  "order": 1,
  "is_favorite": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Update Label.

What does the Update Label action do in Todoist?

Updates a personal label's name, color, or favorite flag. Renames propagate to every task already tagged with the label.

What inputs does Update Label require?

Required: Label ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Todoist returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Update Label support batch operations?

Yes. Run Update Label inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Todoist's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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