aid: basecamp
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/basecamp/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
name: Basecamp
tags:
- Collaboration
- Project Management
- REST
- SaaS
- Team Communication
modified: '2026-05-19'
description: Basecamp is a project management and team collaboration platform developed by 37signals. The Basecamp REST API
  (bc3-api) provides programmatic access to projects, to-do lists, messages, documents, schedules, and team members. OAuth2
  authentication via the 37signals Launchpad is required. The API returns JSON and is documented on GitHub at github.com/basecamp/bc3-api.
apis:
- aid: basecamp:basecamp-api
  name: Basecamp API
  tags:
  - Collaboration
  - Project Management
  - REST
  - Team Communication
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://3.basecampapi.com
  humanURL: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api
  properties:
  - url: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api
    type: Documentation
  - url: openapi/basecamp-api-openapi.yml
    type: OpenAPI
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-campfires.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-card-tables.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-comments.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-documents.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-messages.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-people.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-projects.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-recordings.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-schedule-entries.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-schedules.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-subscriptions.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-templates.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-to-do-lists.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-to-dos.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-uploads.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/basecamp-webhooks.yaml
  description: The Basecamp API is a REST API providing programmatic access to Basecamp's project management platform. Manage
    projects, to-do lists, messages, documents, schedules, and team members. Uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication and returns
    JSON.
- aid: basecamp:basecamp-webhooks
  name: Basecamp Webhooks
  tags:
  - Events
  - Notifications
  - Project Management
  - Webhooks
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://3.basecampapi.com
  humanURL: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api/blob/master/sections/webhooks.md
  properties:
  - url: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api/blob/master/sections/webhooks.md
    type: Documentation
  - url: asyncapi/basecamp-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
    type: AsyncAPI
  description: Basecamp Webhooks deliver real-time HTTP notifications when events occur within a project. Configure webhooks
    per project with an HTTPS payload URL and resource types.
- aid: basecamp:basecamp-oauth
  name: Basecamp OAuth
  tags:
  - Authentication
  - Authorization
  - OAuth
  - Security
  image: https://kinlane-productions2.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  baseURL: https://launchpad.37signals.com
  humanURL: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api/blob/master/sections/authentication.md
  properties:
  - url: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api/blob/master/sections/authentication.md
    type: Documentation
  - url: openapi/basecamp-oauth-openapi.yml
    type: OpenAPI
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/oauth-authorization.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/oauth-identity.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/oauth-token.yaml
  description: OAuth 2.0 authentication for Basecamp API access via the 37signals Launchpad. Register at launchpad.37signals.com
    for a client ID and secret, then implement the authorization code flow to obtain access tokens.
common:
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37signals
- type: Website
  url: https://basecamp.com/
  name: Basecamp
- type: Documentation
  url: https://github.com/basecamp/bc3-api
  name: Basecamp API Documentation
- type: SignUp
  url: https://launchpad.37signals.com/
  name: 37signals Launchpad (App Registration)
- type: Blog
  url: https://basecamp.com/blog
  name: Basecamp Blog
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://basecamp.com/about/policies/terms
  name: Terms of Service
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://basecamp.com/about/policies/privacy
  name: Privacy Policy
- type: SpectralRules
  url: rules/basecamp-spectral-rules.yml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/basecamp-vocabulary.yaml
- type: JSONLD
  url: json-ld/basecamp-context.jsonld
- name: Features
  type: Features
  data:
  - name: Project Management
    description: Create and manage projects with team access controls.
  - name: To-Do Lists
    description: Hierarchical to-do lists with assignments, due dates, and completion tracking.
  - name: Message Boards
    description: Threaded message boards for team discussion and announcements.
  - name: Campfire Chat
    description: Real-time group chat within projects.
  - name: Schedules
    description: Project calendars with events and milestones.
  - name: File Storage
    description: Document and file storage with version history.
  - name: Webhooks
    description: Real-time event notifications for project activity.
  - name: OAuth2 API
    description: Full REST API with OAuth2 authentication for third-party integrations.
- name: Use Cases
  type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Software Development
    description: Track sprints, bugs, and feature development with to-do lists.
  - name: Client Projects
    description: Manage client deliverables, approvals, and communications.
  - name: Remote Team Collaboration
    description: Asynchronous team communication and project coordination.
  - name: Project Automation
    description: Automate project workflows and reporting via REST API.
  - name: Agency Project Management
    description: Multi-client project organization for agencies and consultancies.
- name: Integrations
  type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Zapier
  - name: Make (Integromat)
  - name: Slack
  - name: GitHub
  - name: Harvest
  - name: Clockify
- type: Integrations
  url: https://basecamp.com/integrations
created: '2024-01-01'
integrations:
- name: Can Do!
- name: CData Software
- name: elastic.io
- name: Field Trip
- name: Monkedo
- name: Pleexy
- name: Ply
- name: ReDD Do
- name: Retool
- name: RSSBus
- name: SureTriggers
- name: TaskClone
- name: Team O'clock
- name: To-do Helpers
- name: Unito.io
- name: Zapier
- name: Zoho Flow
- name: AssessTEAM
- name: Calamari
- name: Centreli
- name: clockcamp
- name: Clockify
- name: Everhour
- name: Harvest
- name: Moon HRM
- name: My Hours
- name: Noko Time Tracking
- name: Rinkta
- name: TeamTime App
- name: Tick
- name: Timely
- name: Timeneye
- name: Timenotes
- name: Timesheetr
- name: Toggl
- name: TrackingTime
- name: AgencyDots
- name: Bridge24
- name: BrightGauge Software
- name: ClicData
- name: DNS Check
- name: Earned Value App
- name: Easy Insight
- name: Expiration Reminder
- name: Ganttify
- name: Grow
- name: Klipfolio
- name: Meta SaaS
- name: Numerics
- name: Recur
- name: Slickplan
- name: To-do Numbers
- name: Tracked
- name: Pro Backup
- name: AnyWebhook
- name: Feedbucket
- name: Git Helpers
- name: Honeybadger
- name: Instabug
- name: Marker.io
- name: Saber Feedback
- name: ScrumDo
- name: TeamRetro
- name: TestLodge
- name: Userback
- name: Usersnap Classic
- name: Ybug
- name: Claritee
- name: Context Link
- name: Ziflow
- name: Akita
- name: DataGrail
- name: Deskpro
- name: Doorbell.io
- name: Enchant
- name: EvantoDesk
- name: FeatValue
- name: FlowEQ
- name: Helpwise
- name: Jitbit Helpdesk
- name: PMS Data Migration
- name: StartADAM
- name: SupportBee
- name: Nusii
- name: Proposify
- name: Apideck
- name: OAuth.io
- name: Truto
- name: viaSocket
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com
specificationVersion: '0.19'