Basecamp Integration

Project management and team communication for companies and their clients. Connect Basecamp project activity to workflows that keep stakeholders and delivery tools up to date. Start from Watch New Projects, then use Get Account or Get Account Events to move work forward.

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Supported triggers and actions for Basecamp integration

Triggers can detect changes in Basecamp and run actions that can create, search or modify data inside Basecamp automatically [3] — exactly how you set them.

Watch New ProjectsTriggers when a new project is created.
Watch Project EventsTriggers when an item changes in a project.
Watch RecordingsTriggers when an item of a chosen type is created or updated.
Get AccountReturns the Basecamp account the connection belongs to.
Get Account EventsReturns one page of the account-wide activity feed with a position to resume from.
Get CampfireReturns a single Campfire chat.
Get Campfire LineReturns a single Campfire line.
Get CardReturns a single card with its steps.
Get Card ColumnReturns a single card table column.
Get Card TableReturns a card table with its columns.
Get CommentReturns a single comment.
Get DocumentReturns a single document.
Get ForwardReturns a single forwarded email.
Get InboxReturns the email forwards inbox of a project.
Get MessageReturns a single message.
Get Message BoardReturns the message board of a project.
Get My ProfileReturns the profile of the connected user.
Get PersonReturns a single person.
Get ProjectReturns a single project with its tools.
Get Project ConstructionReturns the progress of a project being created from a template.
Get Project TimesheetRetrieves a list of the time entries logged in a project.
Get QuestionReturns a single check-in question.
Get Question AnswerReturns a single answer to a check-in question.
Get QuestionnaireReturns the automatic check-ins of a project.
Get RecordingReturns any item by ID, including its type.
Get ScheduleReturns the schedule of a project.
Get Schedule EntryReturns a single schedule event.
Get Schedule Entry OccurrenceReturns one occurrence of a recurring schedule event on a given date.
Get SubscriptionReturns who is subscribed to notifications for an item.
Get SubtaskReturns a single subtask on a to-do or card.
Get TemplateReturns a single project template.
Get Timesheet ReportReturns time entries across all projects for a date range.
Get To-doReturns a single to-do.
Get To-do Assignments for PersonReturns the open to-dos assigned to a person.
Get To-do ListReturns a single to-do list or to-do list group.
Get To-do SetReturns the to-do set of a project.
Get Upcoming ScheduleReturns schedule events and due items in a date window across all projects.
Get UploadReturns a single uploaded file.
Get VaultReturns a single folder in Docs & Files.
List All Check-insRetrieves recent check-in answers across all projects.
List All CommentsRetrieves recent comments across all projects.
List All FilesRetrieves recent files across all projects.
List All ForwardsRetrieves recent forwarded emails across all projects.
List All MessagesRetrieves recent messages across all projects.
List BoostsRetrieves a list of boosts on an item.
List Campfire LinesRetrieves a list of lines posted in a Campfire chat.
List CampfiresRetrieves a list of Campfire chats across all projects.
List Campfire UploadsRetrieves a list of files uploaded to a Campfire chat.
List CardsRetrieves a list of cards in a card table column.
List Cards by FilterRetrieves cards across all projects that match a filter, grouped by project.
List CommentsRetrieves a list of comments on a to-do, message, card, or other item.
List DocumentsRetrieves a list of documents in a folder.
List Forward RepliesRetrieves a list of replies to a forwarded email.
List ForwardsRetrieves a list of emails forwarded into a project.
List MessagesRetrieves a list of messages on a message board.
List Message TypesRetrieves a list of message types in a project.
List My AssignmentsReturns your open assignments split by priority.
List My Completed AssignmentsRetrieves your recently completed assignments.
List My Due AssignmentsReturns your assignments due within a time range.
List Overdue CardsRetrieves overdue cards across all projects.
List Overdue To-dosRetrieves overdue to-dos across all projects, oldest due date first.
List PeopleRetrieves a list of people visible to you in the account.
List Pingable PeopleRetrieves a list of people you can send a direct message to.
List Project PeopleRetrieves a list of people who have access to a project.
List ProjectsRetrieves a list of projects visible to you.
List Question AnswersRetrieves a list of answers to a check-in question.
List QuestionsRetrieves a list of check-in questions in a project.
List Recent ProjectsRetrieves a list of the projects you visited most recently.
List Recording EventsRetrieves the change history of an item.
List RecordingsRetrieves items of one type, such as to-dos or messages, across projects.
List Schedule EntriesRetrieves a list of events on a schedule.
List SubtasksRetrieves a list of subtasks on a to-do or card.
List TemplatesRetrieves a list of project templates.
List To-do List GroupsRetrieves a list of groups inside a to-do list.
List To-do ListsRetrieves a list of to-do lists in a project.
List To-dosRetrieves a list of to-dos in a to-do list.
List To-dos by FilterRetrieves to-dos across all projects that match a filter, grouped by project.
List UploadsRetrieves a list of uploaded files in a folder.
List Upload VersionsRetrieves the version history of an uploaded file.
List VaultsRetrieves a list of folders inside a folder.
SearchSearches items across all projects by keyword.
Add People to AccountInvites one or more people to the account and optionally to projects.
Archive ProjectArchives a project so it becomes read-only.
Archive RecordingArchives an item such as a to-do list, message, or document.
Complete SubtaskMarks a subtask as completed.
Complete To-doMarks a to-do as completed.
Create BoostAdds a boost to an item.
Create CardCreates a new card in a card table column.
Create Card ColumnCreates a new column in a card table.
Create CommentAdds a comment to a to-do, message, card, or other item.
Create DocumentCreates a new document in a folder.
Create MessagePosts a new message to a message board.
Create Message TypeCreates a new message type in a project.
Create ProjectCreates a new project.
Create Project from TemplateStarts creating a new project from a template.
Create QuestionCreates a new automatic check-in question.
Create Question AnswerPosts an answer to a check-in question.
Create Schedule EntryCreates a new event on a schedule.
Create SubtaskCreates a new subtask on a to-do or card.
Create Timesheet EntryLogs time spent on a to-do or other item.
Create To-doCreates a new to-do in a to-do list.
Create To-do ListCreates a new to-do list in a project.
Create To-do List GroupCreates a new group inside a to-do list.
Create UploadAdds an uploaded file to a folder.
Create Upload VersionReplaces an uploaded file with a new version.
Create VaultCreates a new folder inside a folder.
Delete Campfire LineDeletes a Campfire line.
Delete ProjectMoves a project to the trash.
Delete RecordingMoves an item such as a to-do, message, or file to the trash.
Delete SubtaskDeletes a subtask.
Delete Timesheet EntryDeletes a logged time entry.
Join ProjectJoins you to a project whose access policy lets you in.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call to Basecamp.
Move CardMoves a card to another column.
Move Card ColumnChanges the position of a column in a card table.
Move To-doChanges the position of a to-do or moves it to another list.
Pin MessagePins a message to the top of its message board.
Send Campfire LinePosts a new line to a Campfire chat.
Set Card Column ColorChanges the color of a card table column.
Subscribe to RecordingSubscribes you to notifications for an item.
Unarchive ProjectRestores an archived or trashed project to active.
Unarchive RecordingRestores an archived or trashed item to active.
Uncomplete SubtaskMarks a completed subtask as not completed.
Uncomplete To-doMarks a completed to-do as not completed.
Unpin MessageUnpins a message from its message board.
Unsubscribe from RecordingUnsubscribes you from notifications for an item.
Update Campfire LineUpdates the body of a Campfire line.
Update CardUpdates the title, body, due date, or assignees of a card.
Update Card ColumnUpdates the title or description of a card table column.
Update Client VisibilityShows or hides an item from clients on the project.
Update CommentUpdates the body of a comment.
Update DocumentUpdates a document or publishes a draft, replacing its title and body.
Update MessageUpdates a message or publishes a draft message.
Update ProjectUpdates the name, description, dates, or access policy of a project.
Update Project AccessGrants or revokes access to a project for people in the account.
Update Project Client AccessAdds or removes clients on a project.
Update Schedule EntryUpdates an event on a schedule, replacing every field you send.
Update SubscriptionAdds or removes people from the subscribers of an item.
Update SubtaskUpdates the title, due date, or assignees of a subtask.
Update Timesheet EntryUpdates a logged time entry.
Update To-doUpdates a to-do, replacing every field you send.
Update To-do ListUpdates the name and description of a to-do list.
Update UploadUpdates the file name or description of an uploaded file.
Update VaultRenames a folder in Docs & Files.
Upload AttachmentUploads a file and returns an attachment ID for use in other steps.
Upload File to CampfireUploads a file to a Campfire chat.

How to integrate Basecamp in automation workflow?

3 simple steps to make your Basecamp connected with other apps in automation workflows on WEXTL. Up to 10 minutes integration set up.

STEP 1

Select Basecamp in workflow

Pick Basecamp app in the workflow builder [4] - just one click to select the app.

STEP 2

Connect Basecamp

When prompted, authorize access to Basecamp in WEXTL once. Basecamp credentials are encrypted and never shared with WEXTL. Authorization will be reused in any future API calls [3].

WEXTL wants to integrate with your Basecamp account. Approve?

STEP 3

Build a workflow

Build your workflow with Basecamp yourself or with WEXTL® AI Builder. Connect Basecamp to any available integrations [5], or use HTTP node to go beyond them.

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How Basecamp connects and integrates with WEXTL

Save and approve your credentials once — WEXTL® stores authorization information encrypted and reuses the authentication whenever Basecamp app is called in workflows. That allows your project management automations to run without your attention, per defined schedule [7]. Explore documentation [6] for a detailed list of fields that Basecamp supports.

Full Basecamp API documentation

The following table illustrates what fields Basecamp integration require during authorization flow inside our workflow builder [4].

Demonstration of Basecamp connection step inside WEXTL Workflow Builder [4].

Field	Type	Help
Account IDRequired	text	The number after 3.basecamp.com/ in your browser address bar when you open Basecamp, for example 999999999. If every step fails with a 404, check this number and that the account is still active.
Client ID	text	Optional. The client ID of your own Basecamp integration from launchpad.37signals.com/integrations. Register the redirect URI https://wextl.com/api/oauth/app/callback on it. Leave empty to use the platform's integration.
Client Secret	password	Optional. The client secret of your own Basecamp integration.

Connect Basecamp to popular apps on WEXTL

Enter a name of the other app you want to sync with Basecamp below. Click on selected app to explore integration options with Basecamp. If the app you search for is not available in WEXTL yet, you can use HTTP node [10] instead to integrate it directly.

Example automation with Basecamp integration

Select Watch Project Events trigger from Basecamp - this will be a starting point in your automation. Whenever event happens in Basecamp, workflow will start [7] from Watch Project Events node.

Search for Create Project, connect it as the next step of integration sequence. You can use filters between Watch Project Events and Create Project, so only important data pass from Watch Project Events to the next step. WEXTL gives you full control over the process of Basecamp automation. All parts of workflow are visible on the canvas [4].

Basecamp on WEXTL has 146 modules for building project management automations. Explore Basecamp documentation for more.

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Demonstration of how visual Basecamp automation [6] looks in WEXTL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Basecamp in your workflows.

Basecamp has 3 triggers, including "Watch New Projects", "Watch Project Events", and "Watch Recordings". Triggers are start points of the workflow, and automations may start from them.

Integration has 143 actions, including "Get Account", "Get Account Events", and "Get Campfire", and more. Refer to our Basecamp Documentation for detailed inputs and outputs.

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but our customers do that in rare cases [4].

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

The Basecamp integration on WEXTL runs directly on its vendor public API — every field name, authentication method, and rate limit is controlled by Basecamp official API and covered in documentation [3]. WEXTL handles the request signing and pagination for you.

Absolutely. Where Basecamp provides native webhooks, you can use instant triggers to eliminate polling delay. For custom webhooks, WEXTL offers Custom Webhook node, so you can start automation whenever Basecamp or any other service sends event to webhook URL.

WEXTL is an AI-first visual canvas. The platform allows you to describe automation in plain text — and AI will wire nodes for Basecamp inside the workflow builder [4]. You can also use built-in workflow nodes (AI Agent, Human in the Loop, Condition, Aggregate Results) in pair with Basecamp modules to craft complex integration flows with branches, filtering, and conditional logic. There are absolutely no limits of what you can build.

References

List of sources used to gather information about the Basecamp integration.

Basecamp integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
Internal Basecamp integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
Official Basecamp vendor API documentation — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
WEXTL® Visual Workflow Builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
WEXTL® Apps Library
WEXTL® Basecamp App Documentation
WEXTL® Workflow Scheduler
WEXTL® HTTP node documentation

Basecamp Integration

Supported triggers and actions for Basecamp integration