Basecamp MCP Server with 17 Tools Ready for AI Agents

Name: Basecamp
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Author: Vinkius

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Keep your team aligned with project discussions, to-do lists, file sharing, and schedules all in one calm workspace. Unlock 17 tools ready out of the box. Connect this App Connector to instantly empower AI agents like Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client with advanced capabilities.

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What is the Basecamp MCP Server?

The Basecamp MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Basecamp via 17 tools. Keep your team aligned with project discussions, to-do lists, file sharing, and schedules all in one calm workspace. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.

Built-in capabilities (17)

complete_todocreate_commentcreate_projectcreate_todoget_messageget_my_profileget_personget_projectget_todolist_messageslist_peoplelist_project_peoplelist_projectslist_todosuncomplete_todoupdate_projectupdate_todo

Tools for your AI Agents to operate Basecamp

Ask your AI agent "List all my active projects in Basecamp." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 17 tools connected to real Basecamp data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.

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Empower your AI agents to connect to Basecamp and securely perform advanced actions on Vinkius infrastructure. Beyond a simple connection, you gain an advanced AI Gateway that provides complete visibility into agent activity, ensuring maximum governance and optimized token usage.

complete_todo

This is separate from archiving or trashing — a completed to-do remains active but is marked as done. Use uncomplete_todo to reverse this action. Mark a to-do item as completed

create_comment

). The recording_id is the unique numeric ID of the item you want to comment on. The content must be provided as rich text (HTML). All subscribers to the recording will be notified of the new comment. Add a comment to any Basecamp recording

create_project

The project will be initialized with default tools (message board, to-do set, schedule, etc.) enabled via its dock. Returns the newly created project with its numeric ID and dock tool IDs. Create a new project in Basecamp

create_todo

Requires the todolist_id and the content (title) of the to-do. Optionally include a rich text description, assignee IDs (array of person IDs), and a due date in YYYY-MM-DD format. The to-do will be created as pending (not completed). Create a new to-do item in a to-do list

get_message

Get full details of a specific message

get_my_profile

Use this to verify connectivity or identify the current operator. Get the authenticated Basecamp user profile

get_person

Use this to look up details about a team member or assignee. Get full details of a specific person

get_project

). The dock contains the IDs you need to access tools like the to-do set or message board. Get full details of a specific project

get_todo

Get full details of a specific to-do item

list_messages

Each message includes title, content preview, author, category, and creation date. You need the message_board_id which can be found via the project dock. List all messages on a project message board

list_people

Useful for finding assignee IDs before creating or updating to-dos. List all people in the Basecamp account

list_project_people

Returns names, emails, and roles. Useful for checking team composition before assigning tasks. List all people assigned to a specific project

list_projects

Optionally filter by status: "active" (default), "archived", or "trashed". Each project includes its name, description, purpose, dock (enabled tools), and bookmark status. List all projects in Basecamp

list_todos

By default returns only pending (not completed) items. Set completed to true to see completed items instead. Each to-do includes its content, assignees, due date, completion status, and comments count. You need the todolist_id which can be found via the project dock. List all to-dos in a specific to-do list

uncomplete_todo

Use this when a previously completed task needs to be reopened or reworked. Mark a completed to-do item as pending again

update_project

At least one of name or description must be provided. Returns the updated project details including the full dock listing. Update an existing project in Basecamp

update_todo

At least one field must be provided. Does not affect completion status — use the complete_todo or uncomplete_todo tools for that. Update an existing to-do item in Basecamp

What the Basecamp MCP Server unlocks

Connect your Basecamp account to any AI agent and take full control of your project management, team collaboration, and task tracking through natural conversation.

What you can do

Project Management — Create, list, update, and inspect projects with full dock metadata (message boards, to-do sets, schedules).
To-Do CRUD — Create, update, complete, and uncomplete to-do items across any to-do list, with assignees and due dates.
Team Visibility — List all people in your account or within a specific project to find assignee IDs and check roles.
Message Boards — Read messages posted on project boards to stay aligned with team decisions and announcements.
Comments — Add comments to any recording (to-do, message, document) to provide feedback or status updates.
Profile Verification — Retrieve your authenticated profile to confirm connectivity and check access permissions.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Basecamp OAuth access token and account ID
3. Start managing your projects from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

Project Managers — create tasks, assign team members, and track completion status through simple AI commands.
Team Leads — monitor project boards, review messages, and add comments without switching context.
Remote Teams — stay synchronized by querying project states and to-do progress directly from the workspace.

Frequently asked questions about the Basecamp MCP Server

Can I create a to-do and assign it to a team member directly via the AI agent?

Yes! Use the create_todo tool with the to-do list ID, content, and the assignee person IDs. You can also set a due date. The to-do will be created and assigned instantly in Basecamp.

How do I find the to-do list ID I need to create tasks in?

First, use get_project to retrieve the project details — the dock will contain the todoset ID. Then use the Basecamp UI or the to-do set to find your specific to-do list IDs within that project.

Can I mark a to-do as completed and later reopen it if needed?

Absolutely. Use the complete_todo tool to mark a to-do as done, and uncomplete_todo to reopen it. This only affects the completion status — the to-do remains active and visible in the project.