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The event an automation performs after it's triggered

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Select a trigger from Basecamp 3

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Basecamp 3, a trigger could be "New Account."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Slack

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Slack, the action could be "Add Reminder."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Quickly connect Basecamp 3 to Slack with a Zapier template.

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Post new Basecamp 3 activity to a Slack channel
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Post new Basecamp 3 to-dos to a Slack channel
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Add Slack channel messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos
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Add new saved Slack messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos
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Post new Basecamp 3 messages to a Slack channel
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Create Slack channels from new Basecamp 3 projects
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Post new Basecamp 3 activity to a Slack channel

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Post new Basecamp 3 to-dos to a Slack channel

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Add Slack channel messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos

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Add new saved Slack messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos

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Post new Basecamp 3 messages to a Slack channel

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Create Slack channels from new Basecamp 3 projects

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Send Slack channel messages with a digest of new Basecamp 3 to-dos on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule
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Create campfire messages in Basecamp 3 from new messages posted to channels in Slack
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Frequently Asked Questions about Basecamp 3 + Slack integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Basecamp 3 and Slack

What is Basecamp 3 and how does it integrate with Slack?

Basecamp 3 is a project management tool that helps teams collaborate effectively. When integrated with Slack, it can automatically send notifications to your Slack channels whenever there's new activity in Basecamp, like new messages, to-do lists, or completed tasks. This ensures your team stays updated without switching platforms.

How can I receive notifications in Slack when a to-do is completed in Basecamp 3?

To receive notifications in Slack for completed to-dos in Basecamp 3, you need to set up a trigger for 'To-Do Completed' in Basecamp and select an action for 'Send Channel Message' on Slack. This way, each time a task is marked as complete, a custom message will be posted to the chosen Slack channel.

Is it possible to create a new to-do in Basecamp 3 from Slack?

Yes, it's possible! You can set up an integration where sending a specific command or message in Slack triggers the creation of a new to-do item in one of your Basecamp projects. This makes task assignments faster and more efficient.

Can I automate project updates from Basecamp 3 into my team's Slack channel?

Absolutely! By using triggers like 'New Project' or 'Project Updated' from Basecamp 3, you can automatically send updates or summaries into your chosen Slack channel. This automation helps keep everyone informed without manual copying of updates.

Are there any limitations when integrating Basecamp 3 with Slack?

While most features are supported, some complex activities in Basecamp might not directly translate into actionable triggers within Slack due to API limitations. It's always good practice to test out your integration setup and ensure all necessary actions are being effectively communicated between platforms.

Can I customize the information sent from Basecamp 3 into Slack notifications?

Certainly! You can customize what data gets sent over by defining specific fields and content details when setting up the integration. This helps streamline the information flow so that only relevant data appears in your Slack feed.

How do I disconnect my integration between Basecamp 3 and Slack if needed?

If you need to disconnect your integration, you can do so by accessing the integrations section within our app settings where you initially set it up. From there, you simply disable or remove the connection between Basecamp and Slack.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Account
Triggers when a new basecamp account is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Message_board
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Todo_list
  Required
- Completed or Uncompleted?
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Todo_list
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Campfire
  Required
- Content
  Required
Action
Write

- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Subject
  Required
- Content
  Required
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Person
- Name
- Email_address
- Title
  Required
- Company_name
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Template
  Required
- Name
- Description
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Todo_list
  Required
- Content
  Required
- Description
- Assignees
- Notify Assignees
- Due_on
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Name
- Description
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Sub_folder
- File
  Required
- Name
- Description
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Todo_list
  Required
- Search Query
Action
Search
- Account
  Required
- Search_name
  Required
Action
Search
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Sub_folder
- Search_name
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Content
  Required
- Status
  Required
Action
Search or write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Search_name
  Required
- Name
- Description
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include_alias
Trigger
Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- Text
  Required
- Remind when?
  Required
- User
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
  Required
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Name
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- Email
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search

- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Types
- Events
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Sub_folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Schedule
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Sub_folder
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Sub_folder
- Title
  Required
- Content
  Required
- Status
  Required
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Message_board
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Content
  Required
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Name
- Description
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Schedule
  Required
- Summary
  Required
- Starts_at
  Required
- Ends_at
  Required
- All_day
- Description
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo
  Required
- Content
  Required
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Todo_list
  Required
- Todo
  Required
- Mark To-do as Complete?
- Content
  Required
- Assignees
- People to Notify When Completed
- Starts_on
- Due_on
- Description
Action
Write
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Folder
  Required
- Sub_folder
- Search_name
  Required
Action
Search
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Search_name
  Required
Action
Search
- Account
  Required
- Project
  Required
- Todo_set
  Required
- Search_name
  Required
Action
Search
- Account
  Required
- Search_name
  Required
- Name
- Description
Action
Search or write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
  Required
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- Search Query
- Optimized data
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Channel
  Required
- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
  Required
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
  Required
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- ID
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Optimized data
Action
Search

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