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Basecamp
Basecamp
1. Choose trigger event
Gmail
Gmail
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Basecamp
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Account" from Basecamp.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Label to Email" in Gmail.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Basecamp and Gmail, automating your workflow.
Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Message
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Trigger_instructions
Thread
Required
To
Cc
Bcc
From
From_name
Body type
Body
Required
Add signature default
Signature delimiter
Label or mailbox
Attachments
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Name of label
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Message
Required
Label(s) to remove
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Trigger_instructions
Thread
Required
To
Cc
Bcc
From
From_name
Reply_to
Subject
Body type
Body
Required
Add signature default
Signature delimiter
Label or mailbox
Attachments
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Search String
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Beyond Zap workflows. Call Basecamp and Gmail actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Basecamp and Gmail actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Create Campfire Message
Add Label to Email
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.
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Practical ways you can use Basecamp and Gmail
Deliver Basecamp updates via Gmail.
Stay informed of your team’s progress. When a new to-do list is created in Basecamp, Zapier sends an email update to your Gmail. This ensures you're always in the loop, even without actively checking Basecamp.
Never miss a deadline. When a to-do's due date in Basecamp is approaching, Zapier sends a reminder email to your Gmail. This helps prioritize tasks and prevent overlooked deadlines.
Improve communication within your projects. When a new message is posted in Basecamp, Zapier sends an email alert via Gmail. This makes sure that stakeholders are promptly aware of key project discussions.
Level up your Basecamp to Gmail integration with AI. Extract, summarize, and transform your integration data with leading AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and more.
One of the most popular email services, Gmail keeps track of all your emails with threaded conversations, tags, and Google-powered search to find any message you need.
