basecamp

Automate Basecamp 4 REST API operations for projects, todos, and webhooks.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cgk-platform/cgk --skill basecamp
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Skill: basecamp
Source: https://github.com/cgk-platform/cgk/tree/main/openclaw-skills/basecamp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cgk-platform/cgk --skill basecamp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines and standardizes automated interactions with Basecamp 4 REST API, removing manual API boilerplate and enabling repeatable workflows across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive API coverage for Basecamp 4: projects, todos, messages, campfire, schedules, documents, people, webhooks, check-ins, recordings, subscriptions, boosts, and attachments.
  • Scripted modules under scripts/ provide deterministic tasks; references/attachments offer in-depth docs to support integration and troubleshooting.
  • Use cases include onboarding automation, batch project provisioning, status reporting, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

Quick Start

Run the provided scripts in the scripts/ directory after configuring .env with BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID and BASECAMP_ACCESS_TOKEN to start automating.

Frequently Asked Questions about basecamp

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Basecamp 4 API integration for project management tasks?

Automate Basecamp 4 API integration by running scripted modules that handle listing, creating, and updating projects, todos, and messages. Configure environment variables for authentication to enable deterministic, repeatable workflows across multiple projects.

What environment variables do I need to configure for Basecamp REST API authentication?

Basecamp REST API authentication requires configuring BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID and BASECAMP_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variables. An optional DEFAULT_PROJECT variable can also be set to automatically resolve a specific project during automated operations.

Can I handle Basecamp webhooks, check-ins, and milestones through API automation?

Basecamp API automation supports handling webhooks, check-ins, and milestones alongside comprehensive coverage for schedules, documents, campfire, people, recordings, subscriptions, boosts, and attachments.

What's the best way to manage pagination and retry logic when fetching Basecamp resources?

Manage pagination and retry logic using built-in client helpers that automatically handle large result sets and transient API failures. This ensures reliable retrieval of Basecamp projects, todos, and messages without manual intervention.

Does this Basecamp API integration support batch project provisioning and CI/CD pipelines?

Basecamp API integration supports batch project provisioning, onboarding automation, status reporting, and CI/CD pipeline integration. Deterministic scripted modules under the scripts directory provide standardized tasks for these automated workflows.

Why does my Basecamp automation workflow fail when listing resources across multiple projects?

Basecamp automation workflows may fail if environment variables like BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID or BASECAMP_ACCESS_TOKEN are missing or invalid. The client enforces environment-based authentication to securely access the REST API across all configured projects.