How to Use the Basecamp MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf handle team assignments on Basecamp?

Cascade runs listpeople to retrieve your team directory from your Basecamp account. It then matches names to assignees and uses createtodo with the correct person IDs to assign tasks.

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Spin up Basecamp projects directly inside Windsurf

The `create_project` tool lets Cascade initialize a brand new Basecamp workspace with your default tools active right from the start. By scanning your codebase, the Windsurf agent figures out what team members need to be involved and structures the workspace without requiring manual data entry. Once the Basecamp workspace exists, Cascade chains `list_people` to find your team's IDs and assigns roles immediately. It bypasses the slow web UI entirely, letting you transition from a local repository to a fully tracked Windsurf development workspace in seconds.

Keep your team in sync with automated to-do tracking

Using `create_todo` and `update_todo`, your Windsurf agent handles your Basecamp task lists based on your actual code changes. If Cascade finishes a feature, it automatically marks the relevant Basecamp task as finished using `complete_todo` or reopens it with `uncomplete_todo` if tests fail. This MCP Server integration removes the friction of manual status updates in Basecamp. Your project board stays accurate because Windsurf reads the exact state of your local workspace and syncs it with your team's tracking board.

Post development updates without leaving your IDE

With the `create_comment` tool, your Windsurf agent gains the ability to write rich-text updates on any active Basecamp thread using this MCP connection. Cascade drafts detailed comments explaining code changes, links them to specific tasks, and posts them automatically. You can also pull down context using `list_messages` and `get_message` to understand Basecamp decisions before you start writing code in Windsurf. Cascade reads these discussions to align its coding decisions with your team's documented requirements.

Setup guide

Set up Basecamp MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Basecamp payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Basecamp tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about Basecamp MCP in Windsurf

Open your Windsurf settings and head to the Cascade MCP Servers UI, or open `~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json`. Add the server configuration under the `mcpServers` key with your Vinkius endpoint token, and Cascade will automatically discover the tools.

Yes, Windsurf can chain these actions autonomously. When you complete a feature, Cascade uses `complete_todo` to update your Basecamp list without requiring you to prompt each step.

Cascade runs `list_people` to retrieve your team directory from your Basecamp account. It then matches names to assignees and uses `create_todo` with the correct person IDs to assign tasks.

No, Vinkius manages the authentication layer for this MCP Server. You configure a single secure endpoint token in your Windsurf settings, and your agent gets secure access to the API tools.

Your Basecamp tasks, comments, and project details remain highly secure. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated, ephemeral V8 sandbox that never stores your project data or team directory.

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