Start a Clockify timer when a new Basecamp to-do is added
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2 ready-made Basecamp and Clockify Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Basecamp can start an automation with "New Campfire message", and IFTTT can then run "Create a client" on Clockify.
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Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
26 triggers, queries, and actions
New Campfire message
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new message is posted in a Campfire you select.
New client created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new client is added to the selected workspace.
New message posted
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new message is posted to a message board you select.
New project created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new project is created in the selected workspace.
New schedule entry
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new entry is added to a schedule you select.
New task created
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new task is created on the selected project.
New time entry
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a time entry is completed.
New to-do added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new to-do is added to a list you select.
New to-do completed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a to-do in a list you select is marked as completed.
Timer started
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a timer is started (a new time entry begins) in the selected workspace.
Find messages on a board
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns recent messages from a message board you select.
Find schedule entries
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns upcoming entries from a schedule you select.
Find the running timer
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the currently running time entry (timer) in the selected workspace, or no result when no timer is running.
Find to-dos in a list
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns to-dos from a list you select, optionally filtered by status.
Add a schedule entry
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a new entry to a schedule you select.
Create a client
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a client on a specified workspace.
Create a tag
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a tag on a specified workspace.
Create a task
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a task on a specified project.
Create a to-do
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new to-do on a list you select.
Create project
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a project on a specified workspace.
Create time entry
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a new time entry on a specified workspace.
Post a Campfire message
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will post a new message in a Campfire you select.
Post a message
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will post a new message to a message board you select.
Start timer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action starts a new time entry.
Stop all running timers
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action stops every currently running timer across all of your Clockify workspaces.
Stop timer
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action stops currently running time entry on a specified workspace.
Add a schedule entry
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a new entry to a schedule you select.
Create a client
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a client on a specified workspace.
Create a tag
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a tag on a specified workspace.
Create a task
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a task on a specified project.
Create a to-do
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new to-do on a list you select.
Create project
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a project on a specified workspace.
Create time entry
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action creates a new time entry on a specified workspace.
Find messages on a board
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns recent messages from a message board you select.
Find schedule entries
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns upcoming entries from a schedule you select.
Find the running timer
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the currently running time entry (timer) in the selected workspace, or no result when no timer is running.
Find to-dos in a list
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns to-dos from a list you select, optionally filtered by status.
New Campfire message
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a new message is posted in a Campfire you select.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
New Campfire message
New client created
New message posted
New project created
New schedule entry
New task created
New time entry
New to-do added
New to-do completed
Timer started
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Add a schedule entry
Create a client
Create a tag
Create a task
Create a to-do
Create project
Create time entry
Post a Campfire message
Post a message
Start timer
Stop all running timers
Stop timer
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About Basecamp
Basecamp is a project management and team collaboration tool that brings to-dos, messages, schedules, documents, and real-time chat into one organized place. Connect Basecamp to IFTTT to automate project updates, capture team communication, and keep your work in sync across the tools you rely on every day.
About Clockify
Clockify is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects. Connect Clockify to automatically start and stop timers, create time entries, and manage projects based on your other apps and devices.