An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Basecamp 3 + Slack
Post new Basecamp 3 activity to a Slack channel
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.
Categories
Basecamp 3 and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Basecamp 3
New Activity in Basecamp 3
Triggers when any activity happens in a basecamp.
Then this action happens in Slack
Send Channel Message in Slack
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post new Basecamp 3 activity to a Slack channel.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Basecamp 3 and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Basecamp 3 account, using Basecamp 3 credentials.
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
Choose the following trigger: New Activity (Triggers when any activity happens in a basecamp.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
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 your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post new Basecamp 3 activity to a Slack channel!
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