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Agents for Basecamp

Basecamp provides project containers, to-do lists, message boards, and document vaults where client delivery happens. Under a configured hosted integration or run attachment fallback, AI agents inspect delivery readiness, reconcile client onboarding tasks, cross-reference scope amendments against project discussions, and assemble delivery summaries. A human delivery lead retains authority over client approvals, task sign-offs, and project updates, preventing unreviewed changes from reaching clients.

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When to use it

Delivery leads, project managers, and operations directors at small-to-midsize client service agencies and consultancies.

Example scenario

A digital design agency completes client onboarding in Basecamp. The incoming contract requires brand assets, analytics access, and kickoff questionnaire sign-off before creative sprints begin. The agent audits the project to-do list: brand assets and questionnaire responses are uploaded to the Docs & Files vault, but analytics access remains unassigned and overdue. Instead of marking onboarding complete, the agent flags the missing prerequisite, alerts the project lead with the specific missing asset, and waits for manual verification before authorizing the creative sprint kickoff.

Getting started

  • Configure OAuth 2.0 application credentials and verify bucket-level access permissions
  • Map project bucket IDs and enabled dock tools to corresponding delivery workstreams
  • Designate client-visible versus internal message boards and to-do lists
  • Establish designated delivery and account leads responsible for review checkpoints
  • Establish manual export fallbacks for environments without direct API access

Common questions

How does Basecamp integrate with Pump Up playbooks?

Pump Up connects to Basecamp as a candidate integration via OAuth 2.0 using the Basecamp API once credentials and bucket access are explicitly configured. Alternatively, workflows operate directly from exported project summaries and vault files attached to the run.

Can an AI agent directly complete to-dos or post messages to Basecamp?

While the Basecamp API supports creating drafted messages and completing to-dos, Pump Up playbooks stage proposed texts and completion recommendations in the run context for explicit human approval before any external write is executed.

How are client-visible Basecamp items distinguished from internal notes?

Basecamp supports a visible_to_clients attribute on messages, to-dos, and docs. Configured workflows respect these visibility boundaries, keeping internal working drafts separate and requiring human sign-off before any client-visible item is published.

What happens if a project uses custom to-do lists or different tool names?

Basecamp projects define their active tools through the project dock. Configured agent workflows inspect the dock to locate active to-do sets, message boards, and vaults, adapting to the project's specific organizational structure during onboarding setup.

How these workflows use your software

Sales to delivery handoff

Source records
Basecamp project dock, initial setup to-dos, and client onboarding vault files
Agent work
Verify all deliverables specified in the sales statement match created to-do items and assigned owners
Result
Sales to delivery reconciliation summary with missing assignments highlighted
Human decision
Delivery lead accepts project scope and signs off on delivery kickoff readiness

Client onboarding

Source records
Client onboarding to-do list, uploaded intake forms, and intake message threads
Agent work
Audit required client assets and access grants against contractual onboarding prerequisites
Result
Client onboarding readiness checklist indicating outstanding dependencies
Human decision
Project manager approves onboarding completion and marks the delivery phase active

Scope change approval

Source records
Message board discussion threads, client comments, and active milestone to-dos
Agent work
Compare requested scope modifications against agreed baseline documents and milestone timelines
Result
Scope variance report detailing schedule and task impact across active to-do lists
Human decision
Account director approves scope adjustment proposal and revised delivery commitments

Client reporting approval

Source records
Completed to-dos over the reporting cycle, milestone progress, and doc uploads
Agent work
Reconcile completed work against planned sprint deliverables and note overdue items with context
Result
Draft progress report summarizing completed milestones, in-progress items, and risks
Human decision
Client delivery manager reviews and approves the report before publishing to the client board

Contractor offboarding

Source records
Contractor assignment roster, assigned to-dos, uploaded deliverables, and invoice files
Agent work
Check that all assigned tasks are completed or reassigned and deliverables are verified in the vault
Result
Contractor offboarding audit confirming deliverable acceptance and access revocation checklist
Human decision
Operations lead approves contractor contract closure and authorizes final invoice processing

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