Basecamp 3
Slack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Basecamp 3 + Slack

Create Slack channels from new Basecamp 3 projects

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Basecamp 3 and Slack

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.

Basecamp 3 and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create Slack channels from new Basecamp 3 projects
Workflow diagram: Basecamp 3 + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Basecamp 3

Basecamp 3

New Project in Basecamp 3

Triggers when a new project is created.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Create Channel in Slack

Creates a new channel.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Slack channels from new Basecamp 3 projects.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Basecamp 3 and Slack to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

    Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Basecamp 3 account, using Basecamp 3 credentials.

  • Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack 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 3

    Set up a Trigger action for Basecamp 3

    Choose the following trigger: New Project (Triggers when a new project is created.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Create Channel (Creates a new channel.).

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 3 and Slack.

  • 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 Create Slack channels from new Basecamp 3 projects!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

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  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

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  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

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  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create to-do

    Creates a new to-do in a to-do list.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create campfire message

    Creates a Campfire message.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create message

    Creates a new message in a message board.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create to-do list

    Creates a new to-do list in a to-do set.

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  • Basecamp 3

    Create schedule entry

    Creates a new schedule entry in a schedule.

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Apps you need

Slack

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