Start tracking time when starting a task

When a task status changes or due date is approaching in Basecamp, automatically start a timer in TimeCamp so team members track their active work effortlessly.

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How Knit builds this workflow

The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.

TimeCamp Explore TimeCamp →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in TimeCamp.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in TimeCamp.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in TimeCamp.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in TimeCamp.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in TimeCamp.

Create project

Creates a new project in TimeCamp.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in TimeCamp.

Start timer

Starts a timer in TimeCamp.

Basecamp Explore Basecamp →

Triggers

New task created

Fires when a new task or card is created in Basecamp.

Task completed

Fires when a task in Basecamp is marked complete.

Due date approaching

Fires when a task's due date in Basecamp is coming up.

Comment added

Fires when a comment is added to a task in Basecamp.

Actions

Create task

Creates a new task in Basecamp.

Update task

Updates a task's status or assignee in Basecamp.

Add comment

Posts a comment on a task in Basecamp.

Move task

Moves a task in Basecamp to a different board or list.

Update task status from logged hours When a new time entry is logged in TimeCamp, automatically add a comment to the corresponding task in Basecamp summarizing the progress made. See details

Generate project tasks for new clients When a new client is added in TimeCamp, automatically create an onboarding task in Basecamp to assign to the account team. See details

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Start tracking time when starting a task” between TimeCamp and Basecamp?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches TimeCamp and Basecamp's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

Why integrate Basecamp with TimeCamp?

Connecting these platforms eliminates double entry by automatically syncing client projects, task deadlines, and tracked work hours across both systems.

Can completing a task in Basecamp log time in TimeCamp?

Yes, completing a task or starting work in Basecamp can automatically launch a timer or create a finalized time entry in TimeCamp.