I want to update status column options and add/remove options using the API. There has to be a way right? I don’t know why there is no documentation on this!
Updating options on an already existing status column
Hi @willsamadi Unfortunately, the Monday.com API doesn’t currently provide a direct method to add, remove, or update status column options (the labels) themselves. The API is primarily focused on updating the actual status values for items rather than modifying the set of status options.
However, there are a few workarounds:
- Manual Setup via UI: You can set up your desired status options in the Monday.com UI, then use the API to manage items based on those predefined options.
- Dynamic Management: If you’re open to a workaround, you could handle different statuses through a secondary “text” or “dropdown” column that you can fully customize and update via the API. This might add flexibility if your status options are subject to frequent changes.
You could start a request a feature to directly update status options via the API, I’m happy to Vote for this enhancement if it helps. 🙂
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