Launch Basecamp projects from Todoist
Start a fully structured project when a Todoist task signals that work is ready to begin.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
Action
Create Project from Template
Tool to create a new project from a Basecamp template asynchronously. Use when you need to instantiate a project based on an existing template. Poll the returned URL to monitor construction progress until status becomes 'completed'.
Why this helps
Project setup delays the work that the task was meant to start.
- Speed up kickoff
- Standardize setup
- Reduce forgotten steps
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and Basecamp in Notis.
- 2Create an automation for qualifying launch tasks.
- 3Tell Notis which task pattern should start a Basecamp project from a specific template.
- 4Choose New Task Created as the trigger.
- 5Set reports and test with a safe launch task.
Questions about this workflow
Can this use a Basecamp template?
Yes. Ask Notis to instantiate the approved template when the task qualifies.
How is project creation monitored?
The action is asynchronous, so ask Notis to report the returned construction status.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Basecamp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist 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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New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
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Create Document in Vault
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Create Project from Template
Tool to create a new project from a Basecamp template asynchronously. Use when you need to instantiate a project based on an existing template. Poll the returned URL to monitor construction progress until status becomes 'completed'.
Create To-Do (Deprecated)
DEPRECATED: Use BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_TODOS instead. Tool to create a new to-do in a Basecamp to-do list. Use when you need to add a task with optional description, assignees, and due date.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Basecamp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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