Loading

Basecamp 2 + Slack

Create Basecamp 2 todos from new Slack channel messages

Ever wish you could turn Slack into the command center for more than just your conversations? This automation can do that for you once it's all set up. It'll trigger with each new message posted to a channel on Slack, automatically adding a new Basecamp 2 todo item to a project list for each one, turning your words into action.

Ever wish you could turn Slack into the command center for more than just your conversations? This automation can do that for you once it's all set up. It'll trigger with each new message posted to a channel on Slack, automatically adding a new Basecamp 2 todo item to a project list for each one, turning your words into action.

  1. When this happens...
    SlackSlack
    New Message Posted to Channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    TriggerInstant
  2. automatically do this!
    Basecamp 2Basecamp 2
    Create Todo

    Triggers when a new todo is added to a todo list.

    ActionWrite
Try this template
Free 14-day trial
5,000+ supported apps

Supported triggers and actions

What does this mean?
    • Trigger for Bot Messages?

      If no, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. If yes, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.

      Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If yes, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • ChannelRequired

      Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel. Note: This trigger only supports attachment information for messages generated by bots. If you need to retrieve attachment information from non-bots, see this help document.

    • Trigger for Bot Messages?

      If no, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. If yes, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.

      Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If yes, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • Channel

      Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.

    • User Name

      Trigger on files created by a single user.

    • Shared

      Trigger when files are shared with you. Please note that this will trigger on created files as well.

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • ChannelRequired

      Only channels you are a member of will appear in this list. If you can't find your channel, click the Load More button or switch to the Custom tab and enter the channel's ID. Once live, the trigger will work even if you are not a member of the channel.

    • Trigger for Bot Messages?

      If no, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. If yes, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.

      Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If yes, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • Include Alias

      Choose yes to trigger when someone creates a new name for an existing emoji.

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • User Name

      Linked mentions of this user will trigger the zap. Make sure to specify a value for one or both of username or a highlight word. Specifying both a username and a highlight word means that both the linked username and word need to be included in a message to trigger the zap.

    • Highlight Word

      Mentions of this word will trigger the zap. Case insensitive. Make sure to specify a value for one or both of username or a highlight word. Specifying both a username and a highlight word means that both the linked username and word need to be included in a message to trigger the zap.

    • Trigger for Bot Messages?

      If no, only messages sent by users will trigger the Zap. If yes, messages sent by users and slackbots will trigger the Zap.

      Warning: Slackbots don't have profiles. If yes, don't depend on user profile information being present. Also, avoid Zap loops where Zaps trigger and post slackbot messages to the same channel!

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
  • Slack triggers, actions, and search

    New Pushed Message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
basecamp2 logo
basecamp2 logo

About Basecamp 2

Basecamp 2 lets you manage your projects all on one page, is super fast, and keeps you up to date in real-time.
Learn more

Related categories

  • Project Management

Similar apps

Active Collab integrations

Active Collab

Project Management
monday.com integrations

monday.com

Project Management
Aha! integrations

Aha!

Product Management
slack logo
slack logo

About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
Learn more

Related categories

Similar apps

Flowdock integrations

Flowdock

Team Chat
Chatwork integrations

Chatwork

Team Chat
Microsoft Teams integrations

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft, Team Chat

Get started for free

You can't add more hours to the day. Zapier is the next best thing.


OR

By signing up, you agree to Zapier's terms of service and privacy policy.