If you have been using ClickUp for a while, it can feel like you have already seen everything it has to offer. Tasks, lists, dashboards, goals. Done. The reality is that most teams only use a fraction of what ClickUp can actually do.
At Kodah, we spend a lot of time inside productivity platforms. Even so, we continue to uncover ClickUp features that are quietly powerful and seriously underused. Below are the tools we believe every team should start using if they want to get more value out of the platform.
1. Custom views that match how you work
Most users stick to List or Board view by default. Custom views let you go much further. You can filter work by assignee, goal, status, or even a specific word.
Think of this as building your own command centre inside ClickUp. Instead of adapting your process to the tool, the tool adapts to how you think and work.
2. Form automations that do more than collect data
ClickUp Forms are not just for feedback. When paired with automations, they can trigger entire workflows.
Customer requests, bug reports, or internal submissions can instantly become tasks with the correct tags, priorities, and assignees already applied. It is automation that still feels personal.
3. Relationships that connect everything
ClickUp Relationships allow you to link tasks, Docs, and lists together, effectively turning your workspace into a relational system.
We use this to connect clients to projects and track dependencies across teams. It creates a smart internal network without needing a separate CRM or external tool.
4. Proofing and annotations for creative teams
For designers and marketers, this feature alone can change everything.
You can leave comments and markup directly on images or PDFs inside ClickUp. Feedback becomes clear, contextual, and traceable. Long email threads and file names like “final final v12” disappear overnight.
5. Goals and targets that align work with outcomes
Many teams talk about outcomes but measure only tasks. ClickUp Goals help bridge that gap.
You can track metrics, milestones, and OKRs in one place, all linked back to the tasks that drive them. Your work finally has a clear direction and a visible north star.
6. Dependencies and milestones for smarter planning
Dependencies and milestones make it easier to understand how work flows.
You can see which tasks rely on others and identify potential delays before they cause problems. For project managers, this visibility is essential for managing risk and setting realistic timelines.
7. Clip for fast, clear communication
ClickUp Clip lets you record your screen directly inside the platform.
Instead of typing long explanations, you can show exactly what you mean. It is faster, clearer, and surprisingly underused, especially for feedback and project updates.
8. Docs and tasks working side by side
ClickUp Docs are more than a place to write notes. They can be directly linked to tasks, lists, and goals.
This means your strategy, context, and execution live together. When working on a task, you no longer have to search elsewhere to understand the reasoning behind it.
Why these features matter
Together, these features transform ClickUp from a task manager into your team’s collective brain. The more you connect and integrate its capabilities, the more intuitive and indispensable it becomes.
At Kodah.ai, we care about automation and structure for one reason only. To free people to focus on meaningful work. Becoming truly good at ClickUp is not about knowing what it can do. It is about actually using it.
Your future self, and your team, will thank you.