How to Use the BasicOps MCP in Claude

Q: What project info can I get from BasicOps in Claude Desktop?

You can get a lot. Ask for a list of all your projects (listprojects), the tasks within a specific project (listprojecttasks), or the full details of a single task (gettask). The information appears right in your chat.

Manage your BasicOps projects and tasks without leaving the Claude Desktop app. Just ask.

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Get Project Status Instantly

Stop switching tabs to check on a project. Just ask Claude for the latest on any BasicOps project. You can pull up specific details with `get_project` or see every task in a project using `list_project_tasks`. The info you need shows up right in your chat window. It's great for quickly grabbing a task's status with `get_task` or listing messages with `list_task_messages` before you jump into a meeting. No more digging through the BasicOps UI.

Create Tasks and Projects from Chat

Instead of clicking through forms, just tell your agent what you need. Create a new project for the Q3 launch or add a quick bug fix task. Claude uses the `create_project` and `create_task` tools to handle it for you. This turns your chat into a command center. A discussion about a new feature can immediately become a task in BasicOps with `create_task`. You can even update existing tasks with `update_task` without breaking your flow.

Your BasicOps MCP Server for Claude

The Claude Desktop app lets you run this MCP server locally for maximum speed and privacy. If you're using claude.ai on the web, just paste the server URL into the custom connectors settings. You get the same tools either way. Running it locally is great for developers testing integrations with BasicOps webhooks (`list_webhooks`). The web connector is zero-install, so your whole team can manage BasicOps projects from any browser, on any device.

Setup guide

Set up BasicOps MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The BasicOps MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the BasicOps MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under basicops-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about BasicOps MCP in Claude Desktop

You have two options. For the desktop app, edit the config JSON to add the MCP server. On the web at claude.ai, go to Settings, find Custom Connectors, and paste your Vinkius MCP server URL.

Yes, absolutely. Just tell Claude what the task is, and it uses the `create_task` tool to add it directly to any project you specify in BasicOps.

You can get a lot. Ask for a list of all your projects (`list_projects`), the tasks within a specific project (`list_project_tasks`), or the full details of a single task (`get_task`). The information appears right in your chat.

You can ask your agent to list all members of your team. It uses the `list_team_users` tool to pull the current user list directly from your BasicOps account.

Your project, task, and user data is only passed through Vinkius's ephemeral servers when your agent makes a request. The data is encrypted in transit and never stored. Vinkius handles the connection to BasicOps but doesn't keep your project information.

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