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Overview
This node interacts with the Basecamp API to retrieve messages from a specified message board within a project (referred to as a "bucket" in Basecamp). It is useful for workflows that need to fetch and process communication threads or discussions stored in Basecamp message boards. Typical use cases include aggregating team communications, monitoring project discussions, or integrating Basecamp messages into other tools like CRMs or reporting dashboards.
For example, you might use this node to:
- Automatically pull all messages from a project’s message board to analyze team feedback.
- Sync messages from Basecamp into a centralized database for archival or search purposes.
- Trigger downstream automation based on new messages posted in a specific message board.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Project ID | The numeric ID of the project (bucket) where the message board resides; used in the API path. |
| Message Board ID | The numeric ID of the message board from which to retrieve messages; used in the API path. |
| Return All Results | Boolean flag indicating whether to return all available messages (true) or limit results (false). |
| Return Full Response | Boolean flag indicating whether to return the full HTTP response (status code, headers, body) instead of just the response body. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the messages retrieved from the specified message board. The structure typically includes an array of message objects, each containing details such as message content, author, timestamps, and possibly metadata related to the message.
If the "Return Full Response" option is enabled, the output will include the entire HTTP response object, including status code and headers, allowing for more detailed handling or debugging.
The node does not output binary data.
Dependencies
- Requires an authenticated connection to the Basecamp API using OAuth2 credentials.
- Needs the Basecamp account ID configured in the node credentials to construct the API base URL.
- No additional external dependencies beyond the Basecamp API and proper authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Authentication Errors: Ensure that the OAuth2 credentials are correctly set up and authorized for the Basecamp account. Invalid or expired tokens will cause authentication failures.
- Invalid IDs: Providing incorrect Project ID or Message Board ID will result in API errors or empty responses. Verify these IDs exist in your Basecamp account.
- Pagination Issues: When "Return All Results" is enabled, the node handles pagination automatically. However, if the API changes its pagination scheme, results may be incomplete.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may trigger rate limiting by Basecamp. Implement delays or error handling to manage this.
- Full Response Handling: If enabling "Return Full Response," downstream nodes must handle the different output structure accordingly.