How to Use the Basecamp MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the Basecamp server to Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http basecamp -- in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name, then verify with claude mcp list.

Q: Can I use Claude Code to automate Basecamp task creation?

Yes, you can prompt Claude Code to create tasks using the createtodo tool. It handles assignee IDs and due dates directly from your command line prompts.

Q: Does Claude Code support pulling Basecamp message boards?

Yes, Claude Code can fetch all board discussions using listmessages and getmessage. This lets you review project context directly in your terminal window.

Q: Where is the configuration file for this MCP CLI setup stored?

Your configuration is saved in /.claude.json. Vinkius manages the hosting, so you only need to add your unique endpoint token to this file.

Control Basecamp directly from your terminal with Claude Code to automate tasks, updates, and project tracking.

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Query and update Basecamp projects from your terminal

The `list_projects` tool gives your Claude Code CLI agent immediate access to all active, archived, or trashed Basecamp workspaces through this MCP link. Claude Code can search through your projects, retrieve dock tool IDs, and filter status without you opening a browser. When you need to adjust Basecamp project details, `update_project` lets you modify names and descriptions directly from the command line. It makes managing high-level Basecamp structures as fast as running a shell command in Claude Code.

Run Basecamp tasks inside your Claude Code terminal

Generating new Basecamp tasks programmatically is simple with the `create_todo` tool inside Claude Code. You can feed pipeline outputs directly into your Basecamp task lists, complete with due dates and assignees. Your agent can also run `list_todos` to check for pending Basecamp blockers before running deployment scripts. Integrating this MCP Server into your Claude Code terminal workflows ensures no code goes live with unresolved tracking items.

Post build logs and updates to Basecamp threads

Your terminal agent posts rich-text updates directly to any active Basecamp discussion using the `create_comment` tool. Claude Code can format test results, build logs, or deployment confirmations as HTML and post them immediately. It uses `get_my_profile` to verify Basecamp connection credentials before running these automated updates. This ensures your automated Claude Code scripts always post under the correct user identity.

Setup guide

Set up Basecamp MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see basecamp-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Basecamp transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Basecamp tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http basecamp-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Basecamp MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basecamp-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Basecamp MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http basecamp -- ` in your terminal. Make sure all flags come before the server name, then verify with `claude mcp list`.

Yes, you can prompt Claude Code to create tasks using the `create_todo` tool. It handles assignee IDs and due dates directly from your command line prompts.

Yes, Claude Code can fetch all board discussions using `list_messages` and `get_message`. This lets you review project context directly in your terminal window.

Your configuration is saved in `~/.claude.json`. Vinkius manages the hosting, so you only need to add your unique endpoint token to this file.

Your Basecamp user profile and project data are secured via HTTPS transport. Vinkius runs the server in an ephemeral sandbox environment, meaning no credentials or task histories are ever stored on disk.

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