AGENTS/skills/basecamp-project/SKILL.md

name, description, compatibility

name	description	compatibility
basecamp-project	Use when: (1) setting up a new Basecamp project, (2) turning an idea or plan into a reviewed project launch package, (3) creating Basecamp task lists, kickoff messages, project briefs, check-ins, or launch structure, (4) stress-testing project scope, timeline, roles, risks, and feasibility before Basecamp launch. Triggers: create Basecamp project, setup project in Basecamp, project kickoff, project plan to Basecamp, launch project.	opencode

Basecamp Project

Overview

Turn an idea or plan into a reviewed Project Launch Package and, after explicit approval, create a new Basecamp project or adapt an existing one.

Non-Negotiable Rules

• Self-contained subagent rule: Do not rely on named personal agents. Use the prompts in references/subagent-prompts/; if a subagent tool is unavailable, emulate the roles sequentially in the main session.
• Approval gate rule: Do not create, adapt, publish, notify, or otherwise change Basecamp content until the relevant approval gate has explicit user approval.
• Organization template recommendation rule: For new projects, recommend starting from the organization template before offering other approaches.
• Blank project fallback rule: If the organization template is unavailable or rejected, offer a blank project fallback and explain what must be recreated manually.
• Language rule: Ask for and preserve the project language across briefs, task lists, kickoff writing, check-ins, and user-facing Basecamp content.
• Missing Vorlagen rule: If Docs & Files → Vorlagen is missing, report it and ask the user to choose exactly one path before proceeding: stop and fix the template or project structure, use a generic fallback communication template suitable for the project type and target language, or use a template supplied directly by the user.
• External visibility rule: Confirm what clients, partners, or other external people can see before drafting or applying content.
• Tiered review rule: Run review in tiers: feasibility first, plan and structure second, launch content and execution readiness last.
• Hybrid assignment rule: For hybrid teams, make task ownership explicit across internal and external assignees and avoid unclear shared responsibility.
• Hybrid due-date rule: For hybrid teams, use due dates that reflect dependency handoffs, external review windows, and timezone or availability constraints.
• Notification rule: Treat notifications as a separate launch decision; state who will be notified, when, and why before sending or triggering updates.
• Cautious execution rule: Execute Basecamp changes in small verified batches, stop on ambiguity or API/tool errors, and preserve a recoverable creation log.
• Existing project inspection rule: In Existing Project Mode, inspect the current project structure and content before proposing or applying changes.

Workflow Spine

1. Select mode: Discovery Mode, Plan Mode, or Existing Project Mode.
2. Ask project language.
3. Ask external/client visibility questions.
4. Run Discovery Coach.
5. Run Scope Realist.
6. Resolve Red feasibility trade-offs before final planning.
7. Run Project Planner.
8. Run Task Architect.
9. Ask whether to save a local Project Launch Package.
10. Approval Gate 1: project creation/adaptation.
11. For new projects, recommend organization template; allow blank fallback.
12. If using template, construct project with basecamp templates construct.
13. Inspect created/existing project.
14. If Docs & Files → Vorlagen exists, run Template Librarian.
15. Run Kickoff Writer using project language and template findings.
16. Run Project Reviewer.
17. Approval Gate 2: apply launch content and notification plan.
18. Execute Basecamp changes in verified batches.
19. Report links, creation log, warnings, and resume instructions if needed.

Reference Loading Map

Reference	Load when
references/organization-template.md	Recommending, constructing, or falling back from the organization template.
references/discovery-loop.md	Running Discovery Mode or converting an unclear idea into usable inputs.
references/planning-model.md	Building the Project Launch Package and feasibility-reviewed plan.
references/tasklist-rules.md	Designing task lists, assignments, due dates, and hybrid team structure.
references/kickoff-patterns.md	Drafting kickoff messages, briefs, check-ins, and launch communications.
references/basecamp-mapping.md	Mapping launch package elements to Basecamp tools and project structure.
references/status-tracking.md	Designing check-ins, status updates, reporting rhythm, and follow-up tracking.
references/review-checklists.md	Running feasibility, planning, content, and execution reviews.
references/execution-recovery.md	Applying changes safely, logging batches, recovering from errors, and resuming.
references/subagent-prompts/discovery-coach.md	Running or emulating Discovery Coach.
references/subagent-prompts/scope-realist.md	Running or emulating Scope Realist.
references/subagent-prompts/project-planner.md	Running or emulating Project Planner.
references/subagent-prompts/task-architect.md	Running or emulating Task Architect.
references/subagent-prompts/template-librarian.md	Running or emulating Template Librarian.
references/subagent-prompts/kickoff-writer.md	Running or emulating Kickoff Writer.
references/subagent-prompts/project-reviewer.md	Running or emulating Project Reviewer.
references/subagent-prompts/basecamp-operator.md	Running or emulating Basecamp Operator for approved execution batches.