Basecamp 2
talkSpirit
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Basecamp 2 + talkSpirit

Post new Basecamp 2 activity to a talkSpirit newsfeed

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Basecamp 2 and talkSpirit

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Diagram

Post new Basecamp 2 activity to a talkSpirit newsfeed
Workflow diagram: Basecamp 2 + talkSpirit integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Basecamp 2

Basecamp 2

New Activity in Basecamp 2

Triggers when something happens inside of Basecamp. This trigger will give you a brief overview of the event that happened.

Then this action happens in talkSpirit

talkSpirit

Create Post or Comment in talkSpirit

Creates a new post in the chosen group (or a threaded comment).

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post new Basecamp 2 activity to a talkSpirit newsfeed.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Basecamp 2 and talkSpirit to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Basecamp 2 to Zapier.

    Connect Basecamp 2 to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Basecamp 2 account, using Basecamp 2 credentials.

  • Connect talkSpirit to Zapier.

    Connect talkSpirit to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your talkSpirit account, using talkSpirit credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Basecamp 2

    Set up a Trigger action for Basecamp 2

    Choose the following trigger: New Activity (Triggers when something happens inside of Basecamp. This trigger will give you a brief overview of the event that happened.).

  • Then set up an Action for talkSpirit

    Then set up an Action for talkSpirit

    Choose this action: Create Post or Comment (Creates a new post in the chosen group (or a threaded comment).).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Basecamp 2 and talkSpirit.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post new Basecamp 2 activity to a talkSpirit newsfeed!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Basecamp 2

    New todo item

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  • Basecamp 2

    New project

    Triggers when a new project is created.

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  • Basecamp 2

    New activity

    Triggers when something happens inside of Basecamp. This trigger will give you a brief overview of the event that happened.

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  • Basecamp 2

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added to a project.

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  • Basecamp 2

    New calendar event on a calendar

    Triggers when a new event is added to a calendar.

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  • Basecamp 2

    Global activity

    Triggers when anything across any project happens. Use a filter step with this!

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  • talkSpirit

    Create post or comment

    Creates a new post in the chosen group (or a threaded comment).

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    actionbyzapier
  • talkSpirit

    Ping

    Trigger when testing (ping).

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    triggerbyzapier

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