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Overview
The "Get Documents" operation of the Document resource in this Basecamp node allows users to retrieve documents stored within a specific project (referred to as a bucket) and vault. This operation is useful for automating workflows that require access to project documentation, such as syncing files, generating reports, or integrating document data with other systems.
Typical use cases include:
- Fetching all documents from a particular project vault to process or analyze them.
- Retrieving documents for backup or archival purposes.
- Integrating document metadata into dashboards or project management tools.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Project ID | The numeric identifier of the project (bucket) where the documents are stored. |
| Vault ID | The numeric identifier of the vault within the project containing the documents. |
| Return All Results | Boolean option to either return all available documents or limit the results to a default count. |
| Return Full Response | Boolean option to return the complete API response including status code and headers, instead of just the response body. |
Output
The output of this operation is JSON data representing the documents retrieved from the specified project vault. The structure typically includes an array of document objects, each containing metadata such as document ID, name, content type, creation date, and other relevant details.
If the "Return Full Response" property is enabled, the output will include the full HTTP response object, which contains:
- Status code of the API request.
- Response headers.
- Response body (the documents data).
This allows advanced users to handle pagination or inspect response metadata.
No binary data output is indicated for this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an authenticated connection to the Basecamp API using OAuth2 credentials.
- The node uses the Basecamp API endpoint constructed with the account ID credential and requires valid project and vault IDs.
- No additional external services or environment variables are explicitly required beyond the API authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Project or Vault ID: If the provided project or vault ID does not exist or the user lacks access, the API may return an error. Verify IDs and permissions.
- Authentication Errors: Ensure the OAuth2 credentials are correctly configured and have sufficient scopes to access documents.
- Pagination Handling: When "Return All Results" is false, only a limited number of documents are returned. To fetch more, enable this option or handle pagination manually if using the full response.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may trigger rate limiting; implement retries or backoff strategies if needed.
Common error messages might include unauthorized access, resource not found, or invalid parameters. Checking the full response (if enabled) can help diagnose these issues.
Links and References
- Basecamp API Documentation
- Basecamp API - Documents Endpoint (for detailed API fields and usage)