Basecamp

Overview

This node interacts with the Basecamp API to retrieve documents from a specified location within a Basecamp account. Specifically, the "Get Documents" operation under the "Documents" resource fetches documents stored in a particular bucket and vault. This is useful for workflows that need to access or process files stored in Basecamp, such as automating document retrieval for reporting, backup, or integration with other systems.

Practical examples include:

• Automatically downloading project documents stored in Basecamp for archival.
• Fetching documents to analyze or transform their content in subsequent workflow steps.
• Integrating Basecamp documents into other cloud storage or collaboration platforms.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the documents retrieved from the specified bucket and vault. The structure typically includes metadata about each document such as its ID, name, URL, creation date, and possibly other attributes provided by the Basecamp API.

If the node supports binary data output (not explicitly shown in the code snippet), it would represent the actual file contents of the documents. However, based on the provided code, the primary output is JSON metadata about the documents.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Basecamp API.
• The node depends on the Basecamp API endpoint https://3.basecampapi.com/ combined with the user's Basecamp account ID.
• Uses an OpenAPI specification internally to define properties and operations.
• Requires proper configuration of credentials and permissions to access the specified bucket and vault.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:

  • Invalid or missing Bucket Id or Vault Id will cause the API call to fail.
  • Authentication errors if the API key or OAuth token is not configured correctly.
  • Permission errors if the authenticated user does not have access to the specified bucket or vault.
  • Network or connectivity issues preventing access to the Basecamp API.

• Error messages:

  • Unauthorized or 401 errors indicate problems with authentication credentials.
  • 404 Not Found errors may indicate incorrect Bucket Id or Vault Id.
  • Rate limiting errors if too many requests are made in a short period.

• Resolutions:

  • Verify that Bucket Id and Vault Id are correct and correspond to existing resources.
  • Ensure the API key or OAuth token is valid and has necessary scopes.
  • Check network connectivity and Basecamp service status.
  • Implement retry logic or respect rate limits as per Basecamp API guidelines.

Links and References

• Basecamp API Documentation
• n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
• OpenAPI Specification