Basecamp

Interact with Basecamp API

Actions76

Campfire Actions
- Create a Campfire Line
- Delete a Campfire Line
- Get a Campfire
- Get a Campfire Line
- Get Campfire Lines
- Get Campfires
Card Table Actions
- Create a Card
- Create a Column
- Get a Card
- Get a Card Table
- Get a Column
- Get Cards in a Column
- Move a Card
- Move a Column
- Update a Card
- Update a Column
Chatbot Actions
- Create a Chatbot
- Create a Chatbot Line
- Delete a Chatbot
- Get a Chatbot
- Get All Chatbots
- Update a Chatbot
Client Approval Actions
- Get a Client Approval
- Get Client Approvals
Client Correspondence Actions
- Get a Client Correspondence
- Get Client Correspondences
Client Reply Actions
- Get Client Replies
- Get a Client Reply
Client Visibility Actions
- Toggle Client Visibility
Comment Actions
- Get Comments
- Create a Comment
- Get a Comment
- Update a Comment
Document Actions
- Get Documents
- Create a Document
- Get a Document
- Update a Document
Event Actions
- Get Events
Forward Actions
- Get Forwards
- Get a Forward
Inbox Actions
- Get Inbox
Inbox Reply Actions
- Get Inbox Replies
- Get an Inbox Reply
Lineup Marker Actions
- Create a Marker
- Update a Marker
- Delete a Marker
Message Actions
- Get Messages
- Create a Message
- Get a Message
- Update a Message
Message Board Actions
- Get Message Board
Message Type Actions
- Create a Message Type
- Destroy a Message Type
- Get a Message Type
- Get Message Types
- Update a Message Type
Person Actions
- Get a Person
- Get My Profile
- Get People
- Get People on a Project
- Manage People on a Project
Project Actions
- Create a Project
- Get a Project
- Get Projects
- Trash a Project
- Update a Project
Question Actions
- Get Questions
- Create a Question
- Get a Question
- Update a Question
Question Answer Actions
- Get Question Answers
- Get a Question Answer
Questionnaire Actions
- Get Questionnaire
Recording Actions
- Get Recordings
- Trash a Recording
- Archive a Recording

Overview

This node interacts with the Basecamp API to retrieve detailed information about a specific "Forward" entity within a project (referred to as a bucket). The "Get a Forward" operation fetches data for a particular forward message or item identified by its unique ID within a given project. This is useful in scenarios where you need to programmatically access and process forwards, such as automating workflows that involve tracking forwarded messages or integrating Basecamp forwards into other systems.

Practical examples include:

Automatically retrieving details of a forward to log or analyze communication flow.
Using forward data to trigger notifications or further actions in external applications.
Integrating forward content into reporting dashboards or CRM systems.

Properties

Name	Meaning
bucketId	The ID of the project (bucket) where the forward exists; used to specify the project scope.
Forward ID	The unique identifier of the forward to retrieve.
Return Full Response	Boolean flag indicating whether to return the entire HTTP response (status code, headers, body) or just the response body.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the details of the requested forward. This includes all relevant fields returned by the Basecamp API for a forward entity, such as metadata, content, timestamps, and related identifiers.

If the "Return Full Response" property is set to true, the output will include the full HTTP response object containing status code, headers, and body, allowing advanced users to handle response metadata.

The node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

Requires an active connection to the Basecamp API using OAuth2 authentication.
The user must provide valid credentials with appropriate permissions to access the specified project and forward.
The node uses the Basecamp API base URL constructed dynamically from the user's account ID.

Troubleshooting

Invalid bucketId or Forward ID: If either ID is incorrect or does not exist, the API will likely return a 404 error. Verify that the IDs are correct and that the authenticated user has access to them.
Authentication errors: Ensure that the OAuth2 credentials are valid and have not expired.
Permission issues: The user associated with the credentials must have permission to view the forward in the specified project.
Network or API downtime: Temporary connectivity issues or Basecamp API outages can cause failures; retry after some time.
Return Full Response confusion: When enabled, the output structure changes; ensure downstream nodes handle the full response format correctly.

Links and References

Basecamp API Documentation
n8n OAuth2 Credential Setup
Basecamp Forwards API Endpoint Reference (general link to forwards section)