Project Management Integration
Best AI Assistant for Basecamp
Carly is an AI assistant that connects to Basecamp so you can create to-dos, post messages, check in on projects, and assign work — all by email or text. No opening Basecamp to stay on top of things.
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Add to-dos from email
Email Carly to create a to-do in any Basecamp project. Include the task, assignee, and due date — she adds it to the right to-do list.
Post updates to message boards
Tell Carly to post a project update, announcement, or client note to a Basecamp message board. She formats it and posts it without you opening the app.
Check project status across projects
Ask Carly what's due this week, what's overdue, or how a specific project is tracking. She pulls the data from Basecamp and sends a summary.
Assign and reschedule tasks
Tell Carly to reassign a to-do or change a due date in Basecamp. She updates the task and the right person gets notified.
Why teams use AI to manage Basecamp
Basecamp keeps things simple — to-dos, message boards, campfires, schedules, and docs organized by project. That simplicity is the appeal. But even with a straightforward tool, managing multiple projects means opening Basecamp, navigating to the right project, finding the right to-do list, and adding items. Multiply that by a dozen projects and it adds up.
AI tools for Basecamp should match the tool's philosophy: keep it simple and fast. Instead of opening the app to add a to-do after a meeting, you email it. Instead of clicking through projects to check statuses, you ask a question and get a summary. The project stays organized because updating it takes less effort than ignoring it.
How Carly works as your AI Basecamp assistant
Carly connects to your Basecamp account and lets you manage your projects by email or text. Need to add a to-do after a client call? Email Carly with the task, the project, and who it's for — she creates it in the right to-do list. Want to post an update to the message board? Tell Carly what to post and she handles it.
This works especially well for managers who run multiple Basecamp projects. Ask Carly for a summary of what's due this week across all your projects and she pulls the data. Ask about overdue items and she tells you what's late and who owns it. You get the visibility without clicking through each project manually.
Carly can also post to Campfire chats, add comments to existing to-dos, and update due dates — all from your inbox.
Who uses Carly with Basecamp
Project managers running multiple client projects in Basecamp who need a faster way to add tasks and check statuses. Agency owners who live in email but need to keep Basecamp updated for their team. Remote team leads who want a quick way to post updates and assign work without opening the app. If you like Basecamp's simplicity but wish updating it were even simpler, Carly removes the last bit of friction.
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How to connect Basecamp to Carly
Sign up for Carly
Create your account in under 2 minutes.
Connect Basecamp
Authorize the Basecamp integration from your Carly dashboard. One click, and you're connected.
Start giving instructions
Email or text Carly with what you need done in Basecamp. She handles the rest.
Automate Basecamp in 2 minutes
No complex setup. No code. Just tell Carly what you need.
Get Started →Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI tool for Basecamp?
Carly is an AI assistant that connects to Basecamp and lets you create to-dos, post messages, check statuses, and assign tasks — all by email or text. She works from outside Basecamp so you can keep projects updated without opening the app.
Can AI create Basecamp to-dos automatically?
Yes. With Carly, you email or text the task details — name, project, assignee, due date — and she creates the to-do in the right Basecamp project. You can add multiple to-dos in a single message.
How does Carly connect to Basecamp?
Go to your Carly dashboard, click Connect next to Basecamp, and authorize access with your Basecamp account. Once connected, Carly can manage to-dos, messages, and projects.
Can Carly post to Basecamp message boards?
Yes. Tell Carly what to post and which project's message board, and she'll create the post. Useful for project updates, announcements, or client-facing notes.
Does Carly work across multiple Basecamp projects?
Yes. Carly can access any project in the Basecamp account you authorize. Just mention the project name in your message and she'll take action in the right one.
Can I get a summary of overdue tasks from Basecamp?
Yes. Ask Carly for overdue items and she'll pull them from Basecamp, grouped by project and assignee. Great for weekly check-ins or standup prep.
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