Turn ClickUp comments into quick word lookups
Understand dense comments without leaving ClickUp.
Trigger
Task Comment Posted
Triggers when a comment is added to a task. `changes[]` carries one `CommentChange` entry whose `comment` field is the typed `ClickupComment` object (id, text, user, reactions, etc.).
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
Unfamiliar terminology in task discussions creates context switching and slows decisions.
- Reduce context switching
- Clarify terminology while work is active
- Get phonetics and word origins with the definition
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ClickUp and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe that it should identify the main unfamiliar word in each new comment and retrieve its definition.
- 3Pick the ClickUp Task Comment Posted trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real comment containing a word to look up.
Questions about this workflow
What starts this workflow?
A newly posted comment on a ClickUp task.
What does the lookup return?
Dictionary api returns definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings for the selected word.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Clickup to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Clickup triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Folder Created
Triggers when a new Folder is created.
Folder Deleted
Triggers when a Folder is deleted.
Folder Updated
Triggers when a Folder is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
List Created
Triggers when a new List is created.
List Deleted
Triggers when a List is deleted.
List Updated
Triggers when a List is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Clickup and Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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