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Overview
This node interacts with the Basecamp API to retrieve detailed information about a specific message board within a project (referred to as a "bucket" in Basecamp). It is useful when you want to programmatically access the contents or metadata of a particular message board, for example, to display messages, analyze discussions, or integrate message board data into other workflows.
Typical use cases include:
- Fetching message board details for reporting or auditing.
- Integrating message board content into external dashboards or communication tools.
- Automating notifications or actions based on message board updates.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Project ID | The numeric ID of the project (bucket) that contains the message board. Used in the API path. |
| Message Board ID | The numeric ID of the message board to retrieve. Used in the API path. |
| 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 message board's details as returned by the Basecamp API. This typically includes fields such as the message board's name, description, creation date, and possibly its messages or metadata depending on the API response.
If the "Return Full Response" property is enabled, the output will include the entire HTTP response object, which contains:
- Status code
- Headers
- Body (the message board 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 and message board IDs.
- The Basecamp account ID must be configured in the credentials to construct the API base URL.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Project or Message Board ID: If the provided IDs do not exist or are incorrect, the API will likely return a 404 error. Verify the IDs before running the node.
- Authentication Errors: Ensure that the OAuth2 credentials are correctly set up and have sufficient permissions to access the specified project and message board.
- API Rate Limits: Frequent requests may hit Basecamp API rate limits; handle such errors by implementing retries or backoff strategies.
- Return Full Response Confusion: When enabling "Return Full Response," users should be aware that the output structure changes from just the message board data to a full HTTP response object, which might require adjustments in downstream nodes.