Slack
Basecamp 3
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Slack + Basecamp 3

Add Slack channel messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Basecamp 3

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.

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

Diagram

Add Slack channel messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos
Workflow diagram: Slack + Basecamp 3 integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Slack

Slack

New Message Posted to Channel in Slack

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

Then this action happens in Basecamp 3

Basecamp 3

Create To-Do in Basecamp 3

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add Slack channel messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Slack to Zapier.

    Connect Slack to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

    Connect Basecamp 3 to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Basecamp 3 account, using Basecamp 3 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 Slack

    Set up a Trigger action for Slack

    Choose the following trigger: New Message Posted to Channel (Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.).

  • Then set up an Action for Basecamp 3

    Then set up an Action for Basecamp 3

    Choose this action: Create To-Do (Creates a new to-do in a to-do list.).

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 Slack and Basecamp 3.

  • 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 Add Slack channel messages as Basecamp 3 to-dos!

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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  • 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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