Close Basecamp to-dos from Slack
Use a clear reaction convention to reflect completed work in the Basecamp to-do it refers to.
Trigger
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction is added to a message in Slack. Supports optional filtering by channel and emoji name.
Action
Complete To-Do
Tool to mark a to-do as completed in Basecamp. Use when you need to complete a to-do item.
Why this helps
Work can be finished in a conversation while the corresponding Basecamp to-do stays open and creates stale follow-up.
- Close the loop on completed work with a familiar signal
- Reduce manual status maintenance
- Keep the task list closer to the team's current progress
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Slack and Basecamp to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or ask Notis in plain language.
- 3Ask Notis to complete the specific Basecamp to-do linked in a Slack message when the agreed completion reaction is added.
- 4Choose the message reaction added trigger, specify the completion emoji in the instruction, and test with one linked to-do.
Questions about this workflow
Which reaction should I use?
Choose one clear team convention, then name that emoji in the plain-language instruction.
How should the message identify the to-do?
Use a consistent reference such as the to-do URL or exact title so Notis can identify the intended Basecamp item.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Slack to Basecamp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Slack triggers
Basecamp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Complete To-Do
Tool to mark a to-do as completed in Basecamp. Use when you need to complete a to-do item.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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