How to Integrate Slack with Basecamp

Quick summary

This guide shows how to integrate Slack with Basecamp using the Field Trip app, enabling real-time project updates directly inside your Slack workspace. The setup takes just minutes and requires no coding — only a Basecamp account and Slack workspace admin access.

Steps

1. Click on the +Add apps section in the left sidebar of Slack.
2. In the search bar, type Field Trip and select the Field Trip app from the results.
3. Click the Add to Slack button on the Field Trip app page.
4. Click Get started to begin the Field Trip setup flow.
5. Click Yes, I'll allow access to authorize Field Trip to connect with your account.
6. Click OK to confirm the authorization action.
7. Select a Basecamp account to connect to your Slack workspace.
8. Select Add to add a Slack channel to the integration.
9. Use the drop-down arrow to select a specific channel for your Slack workspace.
10. Select Allow to grant Field Trip access to your Slack workspace and complete the OAuth flow.
11. Your Slack and Basecamp integration via Field Trip is now complete and active.