Basecamp Automation via Rube MCP workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs Automate Basecamp project management, to-dos, messages, people, and to-do list organization via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
Basecamp Automation via Rube MCP workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs Automate Basecamp project management, to-dos, messages, people, and to-do list organization via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/basecamp-automation from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.
Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.
This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.
Basecamp Automation via Rube MCP Automate Basecamp operations including project management, to-do list creation, task management, message board posting, people management, and to-do group organization through Composio's Basecamp toolkit.
Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Prerequisites, Common Patterns, Known Pitfalls, Limitations.
When to Use This Skill
Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Automate Basecamp project management, to-dos, messages, people, and to-do list organization via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas.
Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.
Operating Table
Situation
Start here
Why it matters
First-time use
metadata.json
Confirms repository, branch, commit, and imported path through the external_source block before touching the copied workflow
Provenance review
ORIGIN.md
Gives reviewers a plain-language audit trail for the imported source
Workflow execution
SKILL.md
Starts with the smallest copied file that materially changes execution
Supporting context
SKILL.md
Adds the next most relevant copied source file without loading the entire package
Handoff decision
## Related Skills
Helps the operator switch to a stronger native skill when the task drifts
Workflow
This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.
Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBESEARCHTOOLS responds
Call RUBEMANAGECONNECTIONS with toolkit basecamp
If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Basecamp OAuth
Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
BASECAMPGETPROJECTS - List projects to find the target bucket_id [Prerequisite]
BASECAMPGETBUCKETS_TODOSETS - Get the to-do set within a project [Prerequisite]
BASECAMPGETBUCKETSTODOSETSTODOLISTS - List existing to-do lists to avoid duplicates [Optional]
Imported Workflow Notes
Imported: Setup
Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit basecamp
If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Basecamp OAuth
Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Imported: Core Workflows
1. Manage To-Do Lists and Tasks
When to use: User wants to create to-do lists, add tasks, or organize work within a Basecamp project
Tool sequence:
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS - List projects to find the target bucket_id [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS - Get the to-do set within a project [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS_TODOLISTS - List existing to-do lists to avoid duplicates [Optional]
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOSETS_TODOLISTS - Create a new to-do list in a to-do set [Required for list creation]
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS - Get details of a specific to-do list [Optional]
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_TODOS - Create a to-do item in a to-do list [Required for task creation]
BASECAMP_CREATE_TODO - Alternative tool for creating individual to-dos [Alternative]
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_TODOS - List to-dos within a to-do list [Optional]
Key parameters for creating to-do lists:
bucket_id: Integer project/bucket ID (from GET_PROJECTS)
todoset_id: Integer to-do set ID (from GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS)
notify: Boolean to notify assignees (defaults to false)
completion_subscriber_ids: Person IDs notified upon completion
Pitfalls:
A project (bucket) can contain multiple to-do sets; selecting the wrong todoset_id creates lists in the wrong section
Always check existing to-do lists before creating to avoid near-duplicate names
Success payloads include user-facing URLs (app_url, app_todos_url); prefer returning these over raw IDs
All IDs (bucket_id, todoset_id, todolist_id) are integers, not strings
Descriptions support HTML formatting only, not Markdown
2. Post and Manage Messages
When to use: User wants to post messages to a project message board or update existing messages
Tool sequence:
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS - Find the target project and bucket_id [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_GET_MESSAGE_BOARD - Get the message board ID for the project [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_CREATE_MESSAGE - Create a new message on the board [Required]
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_MESSAGE_BOARDS_MESSAGES - Alternative message creation tool [Fallback]
BASECAMP_GET_MESSAGE - Read a specific message by ID [Optional]
BASECAMP_PUT_BUCKETS_MESSAGES - Update an existing message [Optional]
Key parameters:
bucket_id: Integer project/bucket ID
message_board_id: Integer message board ID (from GET_MESSAGE_BOARD)
subject: Message title (required)
content: HTML body of the message
status: Set to "active" to publish immediately
category_id: Message type classification (optional)
subscriptions: Array of person IDs to notify; omit to notify all project members
Pitfalls:
status="draft" can produce HTTP 400; use status="active" as the reliable option
bucket_id and message_board_id must belong to the same project; mismatches fail or misroute
Message content supports HTML tags only; not Markdown
Updates via PUT_BUCKETS_MESSAGES replace the entire body -- include the full corrected content, not just a diff
Prefer app_url from the response for user-facing confirmation links
Both CREATE_MESSAGE and POST_BUCKETS_MESSAGE_BOARDS_MESSAGES do the same thing; use CREATE_MESSAGE first and fall back to POST if it fails
3. Manage People and Access
When to use: User wants to list people, manage project access, or add new users
Tool sequence:
BASECAMP_GET_PEOPLE - List all people visible to the current user [Required]
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS - Find the target project [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_LIST_PROJECT_PEOPLE - List people on a specific project [Required]
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS_PEOPLE - Alternative to list project members [Alternative]
BASECAMP_PUT_PROJECTS_PEOPLE_USERS - Grant or revoke project access [Required for access changes]
Key parameters for PUT_PROJECTS_PEOPLE_USERS:
project_id: Integer project ID
grant: Array of integer person IDs to add to the project
revoke: Array of integer person IDs to remove from the project
create: Array of objects with name, email_address, and optional company_name, title for new users
At least one of grant, revoke, or create must be provided
Pitfalls:
Person IDs are integers; always resolve names to IDs via GET_PEOPLE first
project_id for people management is the same as bucket_id for other operations
LIST_PROJECT_PEOPLE and GET_PROJECTS_PEOPLE are near-identical; use either
Creating users via create also grants them project access in one step
4. Organize To-Dos with Groups
When to use: User wants to organize to-dos within a list into color-coded groups
Tool sequence:
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS - Find the target project [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS - Get the to-do list details [Prerequisite]
BASECAMP_GET_TODOLIST_GROUPS - List existing groups in a to-do list [Optional]
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_GROUPS - Alternative group listing [Alternative]
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_GROUPS - Create a new group in a to-do list [Required]
BASECAMP_CREATE_TODOLIST_GROUP - Alternative group creation tool [Alternative]
Key parameters:
bucket_id: Integer project/bucket ID
todolist_id: Integer to-do list ID
name: Group title (required)
color: Visual color identifier -- one of: white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, aqua, purple, gray, pink, brown
status: Filter for listing -- "archived" or "trashed" (omit for active groups)
Pitfalls:
POST_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_GROUPS and CREATE_TODOLIST_GROUP are near-identical; use either
Color values must be from the fixed palette; arbitrary hex/rgb values are not supported
Groups are sub-sections within a to-do list, not standalone entities
5. Browse and Inspect Projects
When to use: User wants to list projects, get project details, or explore project structure
Tool sequence:
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS - List all active projects [Required]
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECT - Get comprehensive details for a specific project [Optional]
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS_BY_PROJECT_ID - Alternative project detail retrieval [Alternative]
Key parameters:
status: Filter by "archived" or "trashed"; omit for active projects
project_id: Integer project ID for detailed retrieval
Pitfalls:
Projects are sorted by most recently created first
The response includes a dock array with tools (todoset, message_board, etc.) and their IDs
Use the dock tool IDs to find todoset_id, message_board_id, etc. for downstream operations
Imported: Prerequisites
Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
Active Basecamp connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit basecamp
Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
Examples
Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly
Use @basecamp-automation-v2 to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.
Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.
Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review
Review @basecamp-automation-v2 against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.
Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.
Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution
Use @basecamp-automation-v2 for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.
Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.
Example 4: Build a reviewer packet
Review @basecamp-automation-v2 using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.
Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.
Best Practices
Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.
Keep the imported skill grounded in the upstream repository; do not invent steps that the source material cannot support.
Prefer the smallest useful set of support files so the workflow stays auditable and fast to review.
Keep provenance, source commit, and imported file paths visible in notes and PR descriptions.
Point directly at the copied upstream files that justify the workflow instead of relying on generic review boilerplate.
Treat generated examples as scaffolding; adapt them to the concrete task before execution.
Route to a stronger native skill when architecture, debugging, design, or security concerns become dominant.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically
Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills/skills/basecamp-automation, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all.
Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.
Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review
Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task.
Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.
Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization
Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better.
Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.
Related Skills
@00-andruia-consultant - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
@00-andruia-consultant-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
@10-andruia-skill-smith - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
@10-andruia-skill-smith-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
Additional Resources
Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.
Resource family
What it gives the reviewer
Example path
references
copied reference notes, guides, or background material from upstream
references/n/a
examples
worked examples or reusable prompts copied from upstream
examples/n/a
scripts
upstream helper scripts that change execution or validation
scripts/n/a
agents
routing or delegation notes that are genuinely part of the imported package
agents/n/a
assets
supporting assets or schemas copied from the source package
assets/n/a
Imported Reference Notes
Imported: Quick Reference
Task
Tool Slug
Key Params
List projects
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS
status
Get project
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECT
project_id
Get project detail
BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS_BY_PROJECT_ID
project_id
Get to-do set
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS
bucket_id, todoset_id
List to-do lists
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS_TODOLISTS
bucket_id, todoset_id
Get to-do list
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS
bucket_id, todolist_id
Create to-do list
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOSETS_TODOLISTS
bucket_id, todoset_id, name
Create to-do
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_TODOS
bucket_id, todolist_id, content
Create to-do (alt)
BASECAMP_CREATE_TODO
bucket_id, todolist_id, content
List to-dos
BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_TODOS
bucket_id, todolist_id
List to-do groups
BASECAMP_GET_TODOLIST_GROUPS
bucket_id, todolist_id
Create to-do group
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_TODOLISTS_GROUPS
bucket_id, todolist_id, name, color
Create to-do group (alt)
BASECAMP_CREATE_TODOLIST_GROUP
bucket_id, todolist_id, name
Get message board
BASECAMP_GET_MESSAGE_BOARD
bucket_id, message_board_id
Create message
BASECAMP_CREATE_MESSAGE
bucket_id, message_board_id, subject, status
Create message (alt)
BASECAMP_POST_BUCKETS_MESSAGE_BOARDS_MESSAGES
bucket_id, message_board_id, subject
Get message
BASECAMP_GET_MESSAGE
bucket_id, message_id
Update message
BASECAMP_PUT_BUCKETS_MESSAGES
bucket_id, message_id
List all people
BASECAMP_GET_PEOPLE
(none)
List project people
BASECAMP_LIST_PROJECT_PEOPLE
project_id
Manage access
BASECAMP_PUT_PROJECTS_PEOPLE_USERS
project_id, grant, revoke, create
Imported: Common Patterns
ID Resolution
Basecamp uses a hierarchical ID structure. Always resolve top-down:
Project (bucket_id): BASECAMP_GET_PROJECTS -- find by name, capture the id
To-do set (todoset_id): Found in project dock or via BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS
Message board (message_board_id): Found in project dock or via BASECAMP_GET_MESSAGE_BOARD
To-do list (todolist_id): BASECAMP_GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS_TODOLISTS
People (person_id): BASECAMP_GET_PEOPLE or BASECAMP_LIST_PROJECT_PEOPLE
Note: bucket_id and project_id refer to the same entity in different contexts
Pagination
Basecamp uses page-based pagination on list endpoints:
Response headers or body may indicate more pages available
GET_PROJECTS, GET_BUCKETS_TODOSETS_TODOLISTS, and list endpoints return paginated results
Continue fetching until no more results are returned
Content Formatting
All rich text fields use HTML, not Markdown
Wrap content in <div> tags; use <strong>, <em>, <ul>, <ol>, <li>, <a> etc.
Example: <div><strong>Important:</strong> Complete by Friday</div>
Imported: Known Pitfalls
ID Formats
All Basecamp IDs are integers, not strings or UUIDs
bucket_id = project_id (same entity, different parameter names across tools)
To-do set IDs, to-do list IDs, and message board IDs are found in the project's dock array
Person IDs are integers; resolve names via GET_PEOPLE before operations
Status Field
status="draft" for messages can cause HTTP 400; always use status="active"
Project/to-do list status filters: "archived", "trashed", or omit for active
Content Format
HTML only, never Markdown
Updates replace the entire body, not a partial diff
Invalid HTML tags may be silently stripped
Rate Limits
Basecamp API has rate limits; space out rapid sequential requests
Large projects with many to-dos should be paginated carefully
URL Handling
Prefer app_url from API responses for user-facing links
Do not reconstruct Basecamp URLs manually from IDs
Imported: Limitations
Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
