feature requestProductivity · Project ManagementsituationalAutomationSAASB2BProject Management

ClickUp date automations require complex formulas for basic scheduling

ClickUp requires formula syntax for common date-based automation rules that non-technical project managers expect to configure visually. The formula complexity creates a barrier for everyday scheduling logic, reducing adoption of automation features.

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