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.
Categories
Slack and Basecamp 3 can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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
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 if you don't have one.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
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
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
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Slack and Basecamp 3.
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!
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