How to Use the Basecamp MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I pass Basecamp tools to a CrewAI agent?

You can pass the Vinkius MCP server URL directly into the mcps array when defining your agent. This automatically exposes tools like listprojects to that specific agent.

Q: Can a CrewAI agent assign Basecamp tasks to specific team members?

Yes. The agent first calls listpeople to find the correct person ID, then passes that ID to createtodo inside the assignees array.

Q: How do CrewAI agents collaborate on Basecamp message boards?

One agent can read discussions using listmessages, while another agent drafts a response and posts it using createcomment. They share memory to ensure the conversation remains coherent.

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Automated Team Coordination via MCP Server

The `list_project_people` tool retrieves the names, emails, and roles of everyone assigned to a specific workspace. Your CrewAI coordinator agent parses this list to understand who is available for new assignments. Once the coordinator agent identifies the right team member, it passes the ID to a task agent. This second agent uses the data to delegate work without bothering the project manager.

Autonomous Basecamp Task Allocation

The `create_todo` tool generates pending tasks with custom due dates and rich text descriptions. A specialized CrewAI execution agent runs this MCP tool after analyzing meeting transcripts for action items. If the agent needs to change an assignee or extend a deadline, it calls `update_todo`. These multi-agent setups ensure tasks stay updated as project requirements shift.

Project Monitoring and Reporting

The `list_todos` tool gathers all pending and completed tasks from a specific list. A CrewAI analyst agent inspects this list using the MCP server to track overall project velocity and identify bottlenecks. The analyst agent then compiles a summary and uses `create_comment` to post the status report. Everyone on the team stays informed without requiring anyone to write manual updates.

Setup guide

Set up Basecamp MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically.
3

Kick off your crew
Create a Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke Basecamp tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="Basecamp Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze Basecamp data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct Basecamp access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent Basecamp transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters

server_params = SseServerParameters(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
    agent = Agent(
        role="Basecamp Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze Basecamp data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct Basecamp access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent Basecamp transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

    crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
    result = crew.kickoff()
    print(result)

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Common questions about Basecamp MCP in CrewAI

You can pass the Vinkius MCP server URL directly into the `mcps` array when defining your agent. This automatically exposes tools like `list_projects` to that specific agent.

Yes. The agent first calls `list_people` to find the correct person ID, then passes that ID to `create_todo` inside the assignees array.

One agent can read discussions using `list_messages`, while another agent drafts a response and posts it using `create_comment`. They share memory to ensure the conversation remains coherent.

Yes, CrewAI supports Streamable HTTP and SSE transports for this MCP Server. You can use `MCPServerHTTP` to filter which tools, like `complete_todo`, are exposed to your crew.

Your Basecamp people profiles, task lists, and message boards are processed entirely in memory and never stored by Vinkius. The connection is ephemeral, and the sandbox is destroyed immediately after execution.

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