basecamp-automation

Automate Basecamp project and task management across to-do lists and messages.

Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dr-code/beacon --skill basecamp-automation-dr-code
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Skill: basecamp-automation
Source: https://github.com/dr-code/beacon/tree/main/plugins/all-skills/skills/basecamp-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dr-code/beacon --skill basecamp-automation-dr-code

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes manual effort and errors when managing Basecamp projects by automating to-do list creation, task assignment, message posting, people management, and to-do organization across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • To-Do and Task Automation: Create to-do lists, add to-dos, and organize tasks into groups while avoiding duplicates and ensuring correct todoset placement.
  • Message and Board Management: Post and update project messages with HTML-formatted content and publish immediately using the recommended status.
  • People and Access Control: List people, manage project membership, and create users while handling grants and revocations in one step.
  • Use Case: Set up a launch checklist by creating a new to-do list in the correct todoset, populate it with tasks assigned to team members, and post a kickoff message to the project board.

Quick Start

Create a new to-do list in the target Basecamp project, add the launch checklist items as to-dos, assign owners, and post a kickoff message to the project message board.

Frequently Asked Questions about basecamp-automation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Basecamp to-do list creation and task assignment?

You can automate Basecamp to-do list creation by using this Skill to populate tasks, assign owners, and organize to-dos into groups within the correct todoset, eliminating manual data entry and duplicate tasks.

Can I post HTML-formatted messages to a Basecamp project board automatically?

Yes, you can post and update Basecamp project messages with HTML-formatted content, publishing them immediately to the project message board using the recommended status for automated team updates.

Do I need a Rube MCP connection to manage Basecamp projects and people?

Yes, this Skill requires an active Rube MCP connection with an authorized Basecamp toolkit utilizing RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS and RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS to manage project membership, users, and access grants.

What's the best way to set up a launch checklist in Basecamp without manual errors?

The best way to set up a launch checklist is automating the creation of a new to-do list in the target Basecamp project, adding checklist items as to-dos, assigning team members, and posting a kickoff message.

Why do my Basecamp automation tasks fail when passing project names instead of IDs?

Basecamp automation tasks fail because this Skill explicitly expects integer IDs for bucket_id, todoset_id, and todolist_id rather than project names to ensure precise placement of to-do lists and messages.

Can I manage Basecamp people and access control grants in a single automated step?

Yes, you can list people, manage project membership, and create users while handling both access grants and revocations in a single automated step to streamline Basecamp people management.