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Automatically notify Slack when new Basecamp 3 to-dos are created

This automation workflow allows Basecamp 3 users to automatically send a notification message containing the details of a new to-do item to a specific Slack channel.

When a new to-do is created in Basecamp 3, the automation triggers a notification to be sent to the designated Slack channel, keeping the Basecamp project team informed and aligned. This integration between Basecamp 3 and Slack streamlines collaboration and communication, ensuring key task information is quickly shared with the relevant stakeholders.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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Workflow preview

What this template does

  • Creates a Slack notification when a new to-do item is added in Basecamp 3.
  • Sends the task details, including the title, description, and due date, to a specified Slack channel.
  • Keeps the Basecamp project team informed and aligned on new tasks.
  • Integrates Basecamp 3 and Slack to streamline collaboration and communication.
  • Provides a centralized view of new tasks for the team in the designated Slack channel.

How it works

1
Trigger

Connect to Basecamp

When a new to-do item is created in Basecamp 3, the automation triggers and fetches the details of the new to-do.

2
Logic

Filter new to-do items

The automation only processes new to-do items, and ignores existing ones, to avoid sending duplicate notifications.

3
Action

Format to-do details

The automation extracts key details from the new to-do item, such as the title, description, due date, and assigned person, to prepare the notification message.

4
Action

Send Slack notification

The formatted to-do details are then sent as a notification message to the designated Slack channel, keeping the Basecamp project team informed about the new task.

Setup guide

1

Add Basecamp 3 credential in Latenode

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Basecamp 3. 2. Authenticate your Basecamp 3 account by completing the OAuth flow.

2

Add Slack credential in Latenode

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Slack. 2. Authenticate your Slack account by completing the OAuth flow.

3

Configure Basecamp 3 node in Latenode

1. Add a Basecamp 3 node to your Latenode workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Basecamp 3 credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the node to trigger on the 'new to-do' event.

4

Configure Slack node in Latenode

1. Add a Slack node to your Latenode workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Slack credential you added earlier. 3. Configure the node to send a message to the desired Slack channel, using the to-do details from the Basecamp 3 node as the message content.

5

Test and activate the workflow

1. Test the workflow by creating a new to-do item in your Basecamp 3 account. 2. Verify that the Slack notification is received as expected. 3. If everything works as intended, activate the Latenode workflow to start automatically sending Slack notifications for new Basecamp 3 to-do items.

Requirements

Basecamp 3 account with access to the project containing the new to-do items
Slack workspace and channel where the notification messages will be sent
Basecamp 3 API access with permissions to read new to-do items
Slack API access with permissions to post messages to the designated channel

FAQ

Common questions about this template

The notification is sent to the designated Slack channel every time a new to-do item is created in Basecamp 3.
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