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Overview
The node enables interaction with the Basecamp API, specifically allowing users to create a chatbot within a given project and chat environment. This is useful for automating communication workflows in Basecamp by setting up custom chatbot services that respond to commands or queries.
Typical use cases include:
- Automating responses or actions in Basecamp chats.
- Integrating external services via a chatbot interface inside Basecamp.
- Creating bots that listen to specific commands and trigger workflows or notifications.
For example, a user can create a chatbot service named "HelpBot" that listens to commands in a particular chat room and triggers support ticket creation or provides automated answers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Project ID | The numeric ID of the Basecamp project (bucket) where the chatbot will be created. Used in the API path. |
| chatId | The numeric ID of the chat or campfire within the project where the chatbot will operate. |
| Service Name | The name of the chatbot service used to invoke queries and commands. Must not contain spaces, emojis, or non-word characters. |
| Command URL | (Optional) The HTTPS URL that Basecamp calls when the bot is addressed. This URL receives command requests. |
| Return Full Response | Boolean flag indicating whether to return the full HTTP response (status code, headers, body) or just the response body. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the Basecamp API after creating the chatbot. This typically includes details about the newly created chatbot service such as its ID, name, URLs, and other metadata returned by the API.
If the "Return Full Response" property is enabled, the output will include the entire HTTP response object, including status code and headers, which can be useful for debugging or advanced handling.
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 Basecamp account ID to be configured in credentials to construct the API base URL.
- Network access to Basecamp's API endpoints is necessary.
- The "Command URL" should be a valid HTTPS endpoint if provided.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Project or Chat ID: If the provided project or chat IDs do not exist or are incorrect, the API will return errors. Verify these IDs in your Basecamp account.
- Service Name Validation: The service name must not contain spaces, emojis, or special characters. Using invalid names may cause API rejection.
- Command URL Issues: If the command URL is malformed or unreachable, the chatbot may not function correctly when invoked.
- Authentication Errors: Ensure the OAuth2 credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions to create chatbots.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests might lead to rate limiting; handle such errors gracefully.
- Return Full Response Confusion: Enabling full response output changes the structure of the output data; downstream nodes should handle this accordingly.
Links and References
- Basecamp API Documentation
- Basecamp Chatbot Integration Guide
- n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes