Palfred + Basecamp.
Access Basecamp to-dos, post project updates, and get campfire summaries from any Slack channel.
@Palfred how's the "Website Relaunch" to-do list looking in Basecamp?
Website Relaunch ā 7 of 11 to-dos complete:
SEO meta tags has no one on it yet. Want me to assign someone?
Assign that to me, I'll knock it out today
Done ā "SEO meta tags" is now assigned to you in Basecamp
@Palfred add a to-do to the Brand Refresh project: "Create icon set for new navigation" ā assign it to @jess, due next Friday
Added to Basecamp ā Jess will get a notification.
Perfect, thanks šØ
@Palfred give me a status update on all active Basecamp projects
3 active projects right now:
Brand Refresh has 2 overdue items ā both assigned to the illustration contractor. Want me to send a follow-up?
Yes, nudge them. And close out Q1 Campaign.
Why connect Basecamp to Palfred?
Basecamp keeps project communication, to-dos, files, and schedules in one calm, organized place. Teams choose it to escape notification overload and stay focused. But when your team also uses Slack for real-time conversation, having two communication hubs can create gaps. Palfred connects Basecamp to Slack so the right information is always where your team is looking.
With the Palfred Basecamp integration, your team can check to-do lists, post updates to message boards, and get project summaries directly from Slack. Ask Palfred what's due this week on a specific project, who's been assigned to outstanding to-dos, or what the latest update is on the marketing campaign. Need to add a to-do? Tell Palfred and it creates it in the right project with the right assignee.
This integration is especially useful for teams that use Basecamp for project management but Slack for quick coordination. Instead of switching between tools to check a due date or post a status update, everything stays in Slack. Team leads get project visibility without extra check-ins, and individual contributors spend less time updating tools and more time doing actual work.
What you can do.
One minute. That's it.
No onboarding calls. No configuration wizards. Just install and go.
Add to Slack
One click install. Palfred joins your workspace in under a minute.
Connect Basecamp
Authorize Basecamp in the Palfred settings. One click.
Just ask
Mention @Palfred in any channel and ask about your Basecamp data.
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FAQ: Palfred + Basecamp
What Basecamp features does Palfred support?
Palfred can access to-do lists, message boards, campfire chats, schedules, and documents. You can read and create items from Slack.
Can I add to-dos from Slack?
Yes. Tell Palfred to add a to-do to any list in your Basecamp project. It captures context from the Slack thread and lets you assign it before creating.
Does Palfred work with Basecamp's Hill Charts?
Palfred can read to-do list progress which feeds into Hill Charts, but it cannot directly modify Hill Chart positions. Those are updated manually in Basecamp.
How does Palfred authenticate with Basecamp?
Palfred uses Basecamp's OAuth flow to authenticate. You authorize the connection once and Palfred accesses data through the official Basecamp API.
Pay for what you use.
No per-seat pricing. One workspace, one bill.
Free
5,000 credits (~100 conversations)
Includes:
- AI assistant that works right in your Slack threads
- References your team's context in channels it's added to
- Connects to the tools you already use (Jira, GitHub, and more)
- Automates recurring work like reports and check-ins
- Drafts updates, tickets, and docs on your behalf
Team
Most popularper Slack workspace
Everything in Free, plus:
- Monthly credits refresh automatically
- Higher capacity for heavier workflows + more scheduled automation
- Priority support
Enterprise
For organizations with specific needs
Everything in Team, plus:
- SSO & SAML
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom SLA
- Audit logs
Ready when your team is.
Install in minutes. Palfred takes it from there.