BasecampInstall

Overview

This node integrates with the Basecamp API to create a new Vault within a specified project (referred to as a "bucket") and parent vault. A Vault in Basecamp is typically used to securely store files and documents related to a project. This operation is useful when you want to programmatically organize and manage secure storage spaces inside your projects, for example, creating a dedicated vault for confidential contracts or sensitive project documentation.

Practical examples:

• Automatically creating a Vault when a new project is initiated to prepare a secure file repository.
• Organizing files by creating nested vaults under a parent vault for different departments or phases of a project.
• Integrating with other systems to dynamically generate Vaults based on workflow triggers.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created Vault object returned from the Basecamp API. This includes details such as the Vault's ID, title, creation timestamps, and potentially other metadata provided by the API.

If the "Return Full Response" property is set to true, the output will include the entire HTTP response including status code and headers, not just the Vault data.

No binary data output is involved in this operation.

Dependencies

• Requires an active connection to the Basecamp API authenticated via OAuth2 credentials.
• The node expects the Basecamp account ID to be configured in the credentials to construct the API base URL.
• Network access to Basecamp's API endpoint https://3.basecampapi.com/ is necessary.

Troubleshooting

• Invalid Project or Vault ID: If the provided project or parent vault IDs do not exist or are incorrect, the API will likely return a 404 Not Found error. Verify these IDs before running the node.
• Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid OAuth2 credentials will cause authentication failures. Ensure valid credentials are configured.
• Permission Issues: The authenticated user must have permission to create Vaults in the specified project and parent vault.
• API Rate Limits: Excessive requests may trigger rate limiting; handle retries accordingly.
• Empty or Invalid Title: The Vault title is required; providing an empty string or invalid value may cause the API to reject the request.

Links and References

• Basecamp API Documentation - Vaults
• Basecamp Official Website
• n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes