STEP 1
Connect Basecamp and Jira
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Basecamp and Jira Integration
Keep Basecamp and Jira in sync by integrating their events and actions. When project management events happen in Basecamp, update the Jira automatically - without any line of code in visual workflow builder.
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Learn about Basecamp and Jira
Detailed info you need to know about Basecamp and Jira integrations in WEXTL. Explore which modules apps support and how you connect them.
How to connect Basecamp to Jira
Set up your Basecamp and Jira integration in 3 simple steps [2] — no coding required. Up to 10 minutes setup.
STEP 2
Build a workflow
Paste selected Basecamp and Jira nodes onto the canvas [4], or describe what you want and WEXTL wires the flow together with AI Builder.
STEP 3
Map your data
Choose which fields need to sync between Basecamp and Jira. Use filters or leverage a JS custom code step in between — everything is on the canvas.
How does the integration between Basecamp and Jira work in WEXTL?
WEXTL exposes actions and triggers for Basecamp and Jira that help you connect apps and automate repetitive tasks [1]. A trigger is an event that happens, an action — a step that performs when the event has occurred.
Basecamp triggersJira actions
Basecamp modules
- 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.
- 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.
Jira modules
- Add Actors to Project RoleAdds actors to project role.
- Add Atlassian Team to PlanAdds Atlassian team to plan.
- Add AttachmentAdds a file attachment to an issue.
- Add CommentAdds a comment to an issue.
- Add Default Actors to Project RoleAdds default actors to project role.
- Add Field to Default ScreenAdds a field to the default screen.
- Add Filter as FavoriteAdds a filter to the user's favorites.
- Add Gadget to DashboardAdds a gadget to a dashboard.
- Add Issue Security Level MembersAdds issue security level members.
- Add Issue Security LevelsAdds issue security levels.
- Add Issue Types to ContextAdds issue types to a custom field context.
- Add Issue Types to Issue Type SchemeAdds issue types to an issue type scheme.
- Add Notifications to Notification SchemeAdds notifications to notification scheme.
- Add Screen Tab FieldAdds a field to a screen tab.
- Add Share PermissionAdds a share permission to a filter.
- Add User to GroupAdds a user to a group.
- Add VoteAdds a vote to an issue.
- Add WatcherAdds a watcher to an issue.
- Add WorklogAdds a worklog to an issue.
- Analyse Jira ExpressionAnalyses Jira expressions for errors.
- Append Mappings to Issue Type Screen SchemeAppends mappings to an issue type screen scheme.
- Archive Issue(s) by Issue ID/keyArchives selected issues.
- Archive Issue(s) by JQLArchives issues that match a search query.
- Archive PlanArchives an existing plan.
- Archive ProjectArchives a project.
- Assign Custom Field Context to ProjectsAssigns a custom field context to projects.
- Assign Field Configuration Scheme to ProjectAssigns a field configuration scheme to a project.
- Assign IssueAssigns an issue to a user.
- Assign Issue Type Scheme to ProjectAssigns an issue type scheme to a project.
- Assign Issue Type Screen Scheme to ProjectAssigns an issue type screen scheme to a project.
- Assign Issue Types to Field ConfigurationsAssigns issue types to field configurations in a scheme.
- Assign Permission SchemeAssigns permission scheme.
- Assign Workflow Scheme to ProjectAssigns a workflow scheme to a project.
- Associate Projects to Field SchemesAssociates projects with field schemes.
- Associate Security Scheme to ProjectAssociates security scheme to project.
- Bulk Create IssueCreates multiple issues in one request.
- Bulk Create StatusesCreates one or more statuses in a scope.
- Bulk Create WorkflowsCreates one or more workflows in a scope.
- Bulk Delete Issue PropertyRuns a bulk delete issue property.
- Bulk Delete IssuesRuns a bulk delete issues.
- Bulk Delete StatusesDeletes one or more statuses by id.
- Bulk Delete WorklogsDeletes multiple worklogs from an issue.
- Bulk Edit DashboardsApplies a bulk edit to selected dashboards.
- Bulk Edit IssuesRuns a bulk edit issues.
- Bulk Fetch ChangelogsRetrieves changelog history for multiple issues.
- Bulk Fetch IssuesRetrieves multiple issues in one request.
- Bulk Get Custom Field ConfigurationsRuns a bulk get custom field configurations.
- Bulk Get GroupsRetrieves a paginated list of groups.
- Bulk Get StatusesRetrieves statuses that match the given ids.
- Bulk Get Statuses by NameRetrieves statuses that match the given names.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about connecting Basecamp and Jira.
Connect your Basecamp and Jira accounts once, pick a trigger in one app and an action in the other, then map the fields so data flows automatically between them. [3]
Example: when Basecamp's "Watch New Projects" fires, WEXTL can "Add Actors to Project Role" in Jira. Basecamp has 3 triggers (including Watch New Projects, Watch Project Events, and Watch Recordings); Jira has 618 actions (including Add Actors to Project Role, Add Atlassian Team to Plan, and Add Attachment). Add filters and transforms between steps when you need them. [1]
Yes — the integration works in both directions. Use each app's triggers to start a workflow and the other app's actions to update it. [2]
No. Basecamp-to-Jira automations are built visually on the canvas. You can optionally add custom JavaScript with Functions when you need advanced logic. [4]
Yes. Trigger-based automations start the moment Basecamp (or Jira) fires a new event — webhook-backed apps run within seconds, and polling-only apps re-check on a schedule you control. [7]
A first automation typically takes 5–10 minutes: connect each app's credential once, drop a trigger + action onto the canvas, map the fields, and turn the workflow on.
You can build your Basecamp + Jira automation on a 3-day trial with every feature unlocked. Cancel anytime. For your protection, a small deposit is charged to your card when your trial starts. It counts toward your first payment and is non-refundable. [8]
References
List of sources used to gather information about the Basecamp and Jira integration.
- Basecamp and Jira integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
- Our Basecamp and Jira integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
- Official vendor API documentation for Basecamp and Jira — 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.
- Basecamp integration information
- Jira integration information
- WEXTL® Scheduling
- WEXTL® Pricing and Trial
- WEXTL® Apps Library