How to Use the Basecamp MCP in Cline

Q: Can Cline modify my Basecamp todo lists directly?

This specific server focuses on read operations like listtodos and getproject to provide context. It allows Cline to read your tasks and write the code to solve them, keeping your workspace secure.

Q: Can I filter projects by team member?

Yes, Cline can call listpeople to map out your team directory. It matches individual developers to the specific projects pulled by listprojects to clarify who owns what task.

Give Cline the power to read Basecamp messages and build code that matches your team's actual project specs.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Basecamp MCP to Cline

Create your Vinkius account to connect Basecamp to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Basecamp with Cline

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Let Cline write code based on Basecamp todo lists

Cline doesn't just look at your VS Code workspace; it reads your actual Basecamp assignments. The Cline agent calls `list_todolists` to find what features your team expects you to build next in Basecamp. Once it grabs the active tasks using `list_todos`, Cline writes the corresponding components and tests locally. It finishes the Basecamp ticket requirements without you copying text back and forth.

Gather team requirements via this MCP Server

Stop digging through browser tabs to find Basecamp design decisions. Cline runs `list_messages` to pull down the specifications your product manager posted on the Basecamp message board. The agent matches those written requirements directly with your Cline code structure. It ensures your implementation matches the exact specs discussed in your team's Basecamp project workspace.

Track developer discussions inside VS Code

Cline monitors Basecamp project context by querying `list_campfire_lines` through the MCP interface. It spots quick decisions or API changes your team discussed in the Basecamp chat room. If a teammate post changes a database schema, your Cline agent catches it. By using `list_people`, the agent identifies who made the change so you know exactly who to ask in Basecamp.

Setup guide

Set up Basecamp MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type basecamp-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Basecamp refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Basecamp. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Basecamp now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Basecamp MCP in Cline

Open your Cline sidebar and click the MCP Servers icon. You can use the Remote Servers tab to paste the connection URL or add it manually to your `cline_mcp_settings.json` file.

This specific server focuses on read operations like `list_todos` and `get_project` to provide context. It allows Cline to read your tasks and write the code to solve them, keeping your workspace secure.

When a test fails, you can ask Cline to check if anyone posted about API changes. The agent calls `list_campfire_lines` to scan recent chat history for clues that explain the local failure.

Yes, Cline can call `list_people` to map out your team directory. It matches individual developers to the specific projects pulled by `list_projects` to clarify who owns what task.

Your Basecamp messages, todo lists, and campfire chats are routed through an ephemeral V8 Isolate sandbox on Vinkius. No credentials or project contents are logged or stored on our platform, ensuring absolute privacy for your team's internal communications.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript