How to connect Harvest and Bitbucket
Create a New Scenario to Connect Harvest and Bitbucket
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Harvest, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Harvest or Bitbucket will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Harvest or Bitbucket, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Harvest Node
Select the Harvest node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Add the Bitbucket Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Harvest node, select Bitbucket from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Bitbucket.


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Authenticate Bitbucket
Now, click the Bitbucket node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Bitbucket settings. Authentication allows you to use Bitbucket through Latenode.
Configure the Harvest and Bitbucket Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Harvest and Bitbucket Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Harvest, Bitbucket, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Harvest and Bitbucket integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Harvest and Bitbucket (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Harvest and Bitbucket
Harvest + Bitbucket + Slack: When a new time entry is created in Harvest, find the associated commit in Bitbucket and post a summary of the work done in a Slack channel.
Bitbucket + Harvest + Jira: When a new commit is pushed to a Bitbucket repository, create a new issue in Jira and create a task in Harvest to track the time spent on resolving the issue.
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Automate time tracking with Harvest in Latenode. Sync time entries to accounting, payroll, or project management. Create flows that auto-generate invoices or trigger alerts for budget overruns. Latenode provides the flexibility to connect Harvest data to other apps and add custom logic, avoiding manual updates and delays.
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Automate code deployments and issue tracking by connecting Bitbucket to Latenode. Trigger workflows on commit events, automatically update project management tools, and send notifications. Latenode provides a visual editor, affordable scaling, and custom JS nodes for complex branching and data transformation. Streamline your DevOps pipeline with flexible automation.
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FAQ Harvest and Bitbucket
How can I connect my Harvest account to Bitbucket using Latenode?
To connect your Harvest account to Bitbucket on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Harvest and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Harvest and Bitbucket accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I track time spent on Bitbucket issues automatically?
Yes! Latenode allows automatic time tracking in Harvest based on Bitbucket activity. Enhance productivity and reporting by linking commits to billable hours, all without manual entry.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Harvest with Bitbucket?
Integrating Harvest with Bitbucket allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Log Harvest time entries when a Bitbucket issue is closed.
- Create Bitbucket issues directly from new Harvest projects.
- Update Bitbucket issue status based on Harvest project milestones.
- Send notifications in Bitbucket when Harvest invoices are overdue.
- Generate Harvest reports based on time tracked against Bitbucket issues.
HowdoesLatenodehandleHarvestAPIrate limitsduringhighvolumeautomation?
Latenode intelligently manages Harvest API rate limits using queueing and adaptive throttling. This ensures reliable automation even with large datasets and frequent updates.
Are there any limitations to the Harvest and Bitbucket integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Custom field synchronization between Harvest and Bitbucket is not fully supported.
- Real-time updates may experience a slight delay depending on the polling interval.
- Historical data migration requires manual configuration and may be subject to API limits.