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Automatically create Basecamp 3 to-dos from incoming emails

This automation allows users to automatically create a new to-do item in Basecamp 3 whenever a new email is received.

The integration connects an email inbox to the Basecamp 3 task management system, providing a convenient way for users to quickly turn email requests into actionable to-do items. This can help streamline workflow and ensure important tasks are not overlooked. The primary user intent is to save time and improve productivity by automating the process of creating to-do items from incoming emails.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 22sEst. cost: $0.12
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What this template does

  • Extracts email content from the user's inbox
  • Normalizes email subject, body, and sender info
  • Creates a new to-do item in the user's Basecamp 3 account
  • Assigns the to-do item to the user who received the email
  • Provides a consolidated view of email-generated tasks in Basecamp 3

How it works

1
Trigger

Connect Gmail Inbox

The automation starts by connecting your Gmail inbox to monitor for new incoming emails.

2
Logic

Process Email

When a new email is received, the automation extracts the relevant task details, such as the subject, sender, and any other pertinent information, from the email content.

3
Action

Create Basecamp To-Do

The automation then creates a new to-do item in your Basecamp 3 task management system, populating it with the task details extracted from the email.

Setup guide

1

Add Gmail credential in Latenode Credentials panel

1. Go to the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Add a new credential for Gmail. 3. Provide the necessary OAuth credentials, such as client ID and client secret, to authenticate with your Gmail account.

2

Add Basecamp 3 credential in Latenode Credentials panel

1. Go to the Latenode Credentials panel. 2. Add a new credential for Basecamp 3. 3. Provide the necessary API key or access token to authenticate with your Basecamp 3 account.

3

Configure Gmail trigger node in Latenode builder

1. Add a new Gmail trigger node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Gmail credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the trigger settings, such as the email folder to monitor and any filters or labels to apply.

4

Configure Basecamp 3 action node in Latenode builder

1. Add a new Basecamp 3 action node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Basecamp 3 credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the action settings, such as the project, to-do list, and details for the new to-do item.

5

Map email data to Basecamp 3 to-do item fields

1. In the Basecamp 3 action node settings, map the relevant email data fields (e.g., subject, sender, body) to the corresponding Basecamp 3 to-do item fields.

Requirements

Connect a Gmail account with the ability to read and manage emails
Create a Basecamp 3 account with the ability to create new to-do items in a project
Obtain a Basecamp 3 API token to authenticate the integration
Ensure the Basecamp 3 project and its permissions allow the integration to create new to-do items

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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