How to Use the Basecamp MCP in Cursor

Q: Can Cursor pull active Basecamp to-dos into my code?

Yes, the agent runs listtodos to fetch pending items from a specific list. You must provide the todolistid from the project dock to retrieve the content, assignees, and due dates.

Q: How does Cursor handle Basecamp project creation?

Your editor executes createproject to initialize a new workspace. The response includes the new numeric ID and dock tool IDs, which the agent can immediately use in your deployment scripts.

Q: What is required to add a Basecamp comment through Cursor?

You need the unique recordingid of the item you want to update. The agent formats your text as HTML and submits it, triggering notifications for all subscribed team members.

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Injecting actual project IDs into your codebase happens instantly. You activate Agent mode, ask for your current workspaces, and the editor runs `list_projects` to fetch active or archived directories. Getting the exact dock configuration requires `get_project`, which returns the numeric IDs for message boards and to-do sets. Hardcoding mock data wastes time. Your agent pulls real team member details by executing `list_people` or `list_project_people` to grab actual names, emails, and roles. You get accurate assignee IDs injected straight into your configuration files or API tests without leaving the IDE.

Automate To-Do Creation Mid-Code

Writing deployment scripts often requires tracking tasks in your project management tool. Cursor can generate a new task for your QA team by firing `create_todo` with a specific todolist_id and YYYY-MM-DD due date. Updating an existing ticket during a refactor triggers `update_todo` to append new notes or change assignees. Closing out work happens right from the command palette. Your agent executes `complete_todo` to mark a task done as soon as your tests pass. Reverting a false positive is just as fast using `uncomplete_todo` to push the item back to the pending list.

Read and Write Discussion Comments

Pulling recent API feedback from your team does not require opening a browser. The editor runs `list_messages` to grab title previews and author names from the project message board. Fetching the exact technical requirements from a specific post involves calling `get_message` to read the full content. Sending updates back to the team happens right in the same chat panel. You prompt the agent with your release notes, and it calls `create_comment` to post rich HTML text to a specific recording ID. Everyone subscribed to that recording gets notified immediately while you keep your hands on the keyboard.

Setup guide

Set up Basecamp MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Basecamp MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Basecamp transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Basecamp tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Basecamp MCP in Cursor

Create an mcp.json file in your project root directory or your global .cursor folder. Add the server details under the mcpServers key and enable Agent mode in your chat panel.

Yes, the agent runs `list_todos` to fetch pending items from a specific list. You must provide the todolist_id from the project dock to retrieve the content, assignees, and due dates.

Your editor executes `create_project` to initialize a new workspace. The response includes the new numeric ID and dock tool IDs, which the agent can immediately use in your deployment scripts.

You need the unique recording_id of the item you want to update. The agent formats your text as HTML and submits it, triggering notifications for all subscribed team members.

Vinkius handles your authentication through a zero-trust architecture. Your message board contents, to-do titles, and team member emails pass through an isolated environment that completely wipes itself after every single tool execution.

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