basecamp-automation

What This Skill Does

The basecamp-automation skill provides a robust interface for interacting with Basecamp projects through the Rube MCP framework. It enables users to streamline project management by programmatically handling to-do lists, tasks, messages, and team organization. By leveraging Composio's Basecamp toolkit, the agent can perform complex workflows such as fetching project IDs, listing active to-do sets, and creating new tasks with specific deadlines and assignees. This skill acts as a bridge between high-level user intent and the structured API requirements of Basecamp, ensuring that project management tasks are executed accurately and within the correct project context.

Installation

To install this skill, use the ClawHub command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/sohamganatra/basecamp-automation. Once installed, ensure you have added the Rube MCP server at https://rube.app/mcp to your client configuration. Before execution, call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with the toolkit parameter set to basecamp. Follow the provided OAuth link to authenticate your Basecamp account. Always verify that the connection status is set to 'ACTIVE' before initiating any automation flows.

Use Cases

This skill is designed for project managers, team leads, and developers who need to automate repetitive administrative tasks in Basecamp. Use it to automatically populate daily stand-up tasks, synchronize to-do lists from external project management tools, or archive completed work items across multiple buckets. It is particularly effective for teams that maintain a consistent project structure and require bulk creation of tasks or recurring updates to project message boards.

Example Prompts

1. "Find the 'Website Redesign' project, locate the 'Content' to-do list, and add a task for Sarah to write the homepage copy due by next Friday."
2. "Check the current tasks in the 'Q4 Planning' bucket and tell me if there are any overdue items."
3. "Create a new to-do list titled 'Launch Phase' in the 'Marketing' project and add five sub-tasks for the team launch."

Tips & Limitations

Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to ensure the schema matches the current version of the Basecamp API, as tool definitions can evolve. When creating to-dos, ensure you provide valid bucket_id and todolist_id integers retrieved from the initial project discovery steps. Note that the skill relies heavily on the Rube MCP bridge, so ensure your network connection allows communication with the Rube endpoint. The tool handles HTML formatting for descriptions, so you can include bolding or lists to keep your Basecamp tasks readable. Be aware that large batch operations may take a moment to process; wait for confirmation from the agent before assuming the tasks have been successfully persisted in the Basecamp cloud.