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Overview

This node interacts with the Basecamp API to retrieve detailed information about a specific column within a card table (project bucket). It is useful when you need to fetch metadata or content of a particular column in a project management context, such as for reporting, synchronization, or automation workflows involving project boards.

For example, you might use this node to:

  • Get the details of a column to display its name and properties in a dashboard.
  • Retrieve column data before updating or moving cards programmatically.
  • Integrate Basecamp card table columns with other tools by extracting their structure.

Properties

Name Meaning
Project ID The numeric ID of the project (bucket) containing the card table. Used to specify the project scope in the API path.
Column ID The numeric ID of the column within the specified project. Identifies which column to retrieve.
Return Full Response Boolean option to return the entire HTTP response including status code, headers, and body instead of just the response body.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the requested column's details from the Basecamp card table. This typically includes metadata such as the column's ID, name, position, and any other attributes provided by the Basecamp API for that column.

If the "Return Full Response" property is enabled, the output will include the full HTTP response object, which contains:

  • Status code of the request
  • Response headers
  • Response body (the column data)

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the Basecamp API using OAuth2 authentication.
  • The node expects the user to provide valid project (bucket) and column IDs.
  • Proper API credentials must be configured in n8n to authorize requests.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Project or Column ID: If the IDs provided do not exist or are incorrect, the API will likely return a 404 error. Verify the IDs are correct and correspond to existing resources.
  • Authentication Errors: Missing or expired API tokens will cause authorization failures. Ensure the OAuth2 credentials are correctly set up and refreshed if needed.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems can lead to timeouts or failed requests. Check network access to the Basecamp API endpoint.
  • Unexpected Response Format: If the API changes or returns unexpected data, the node may fail to parse the response properly. Review API documentation for updates.

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