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Overview

This node interacts with the Basecamp API to retrieve details about a specific webhook configured in a Basecamp project. It is useful when you want to programmatically access information about webhooks, such as their configuration or status, without manually checking the Basecamp interface.

Typical use cases include:

  • Automating monitoring of webhook configurations.
  • Integrating webhook data retrieval into larger workflows for auditing or synchronization purposes.
  • Fetching webhook details before performing updates or deletions.

Properties

Name Meaning
Bucket Id The unique identifier of the Basecamp project (bucket) where the webhook is set up. This is a required numeric value.
Webhook Id The unique identifier of the webhook to retrieve within the specified bucket. This is a required numeric value.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the webhook's details as returned by the Basecamp API. This typically includes fields such as the webhook's ID, URL, events it listens to, and other metadata describing its configuration.

No binary data output is expected from this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API authentication token credential to connect securely to the Basecamp API.
  • The node depends on the Basecamp API being accessible and the provided credentials having sufficient permissions to read webhook information.
  • No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the API credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Bucket Id or Webhook Id: If either ID is incorrect or does not exist, the API will return an error indicating the resource was not found. Verify that both IDs are correct and correspond to existing resources.
  • Authentication Errors: If the API key or OAuth token is missing, expired, or invalid, the node will fail to authenticate. Ensure the credentials are correctly configured and have the necessary scopes.
  • API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may lead to rate limiting by Basecamp. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if encountering rate limit errors.
  • Network Issues: Connectivity problems can cause failures. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.

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