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Connect Basecamp to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Manage teams and projects without leaving your conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 17 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 05

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 01

    Get message

    Get full details of a specific message

  2. 02

    Get my profile

    Use this to verify connectivity or identify the current operator. Get the authenticated Basecamp user profile

  3. 03

    Get person

    Use this to look up details about a team member or assignee. Get full details of a specific person

  4. 04

    Get todo

    Get full details of a specific to-do item

Capability set02 / 05

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 05

    List project people

    Returns names, emails, and roles. Useful for checking team composition before assigning tasks. List all people assigned to a specific project

  2. 06

    Uncomplete todo

    Use this when a previously completed task needs to be reopened or reworked. Mark a completed to-do item as pending again

  3. 07

    Update project

    At least one of name or description must be provided. Returns the updated project details including the full dock listing. Update an existing project in Basecamp

  4. 08

    Complete todo

    This is separate from archiving or trashing. a completed to-do remains active but is marked as done. Use uncomplete_todo to reverse this action. Mark a to-do item as completed

Capability set03 / 05

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 09

    Create comment

    ). The recording_id is the unique numeric ID of the item you want to comment on. The content must be provided as rich text (HTML). All subscribers to the recording will be notified of the new comment. Add a comment to any Basecamp recording

  2. 10

    Create project

    The project will be initialized with default capabilities (message board, to-do set, schedule, etc.) enabled via its dock. Returns the newly created project with its numeric ID and dock capability IDs. Create a new project in Basecamp

  3. 11

    Create todo

    Requires the todolist_id and the content (title) of the to-do. Optionally include a rich text description, assignee IDs (array of person IDs), and a due date in YYYY-MM-DD format. The to-do will be created as pending (not completed). Create a new to-do item in a to-do list

Capability set04 / 05

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 12

    Update todo

    At least one field must be provided. Does not affect completion status. use the complete_todo or uncomplete_todo capabilities for that. Update an existing to-do item in Basecamp

  2. 13

    List projects

    Optionally filter by status: "active" (default), "archived", or "trashed". Each project includes its name, description, purpose, dock (enabled capabilities), and bookmark status. List all projects in Basecamp

  3. 14

    Get project

    ). The dock contains the IDs you need to access capabilities like the to-do set or message board. Get full details of a specific project

Capability set05 / 05

15-17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 15

    List messages

    Each message includes title, content preview, author, category, and creation date. You need the message_board_id which can be found via the project dock. List all messages on a project message board

  2. 16

    List people

    Useful for finding assignee IDs before creating or updating to-dos. List all people in the Basecamp account

  3. 17

    List todos

    By default returns only pending (not completed) items. Set completed to true to see completed items instead. Each to-do includes its content, assignees, due date, completion status, and comments count. You need the todolist_id which can be found via the project dock. List all to-dos in a specific to-do list

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Kickstarting a New Initiative

Need to start a new project? Use the MCP to create the project and immediately get the necessary IDs for the message board and to-do set.

02

Daily Task Check-in

Ask your agent to list all pending to-dos for the week, checking assignees and due dates in one go.

03

Status Update

A teammate finished a task. Use the MCP to mark the to-do as complete and then add a comment confirming the handoff.

04

Team Roster Check

Before assigning a task, use the MCP to list all people in the project to confirm the correct assignee ID.

Automate a task

Put Basecamp to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Basecamp works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Basecamp to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1059ms average. Fast in production.

Basecamp is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1220ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
829ms
Slowest day
1220ms
14-day trend
Slowing+9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 17 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Basecamp, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Basecamp. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Basecamp Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ilj7D4Oxk6AYPq0inE6epz4atduPGSMvdtmUmxJq/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Basecamp capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basecamp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ilj7D4Oxk6AYPq0inE6epz4atduPGSMvdtmUmxJq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Basecamp in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Basecamp owners hand off.

If your job involves keeping multiple people on the same page, this MCP is for you. It lets you manage complex projects and team communications without ever leaving your AI client. You can track progress, assign tasks, and review decisions as they happen.

  • 01

    Project Managers

    You can create tasks, assign team members, and track completion status using simple AI commands.

  • 02

    Team Leads

    You can monitor project boards, review messages, and add comments without having to switch context.

  • 03

    Remote Teams

    You stay synchronized by querying project states and to-do progress directly from your workspace.

FAQ

Questions Basecamp owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP handle file sharing?

    The MCP focuses on managing the structure of the project, including message boards, to-do sets, and schedules. While Basecamp is a file-sharing platform, the MCP's capabilities manage the metadata and actions around the files, not the files themselves.

  • 02

    How do I find the IDs needed for the capabilities?

    You can use the list_projects capability to get a list of all projects, which includes the necessary IDs for the dock capabilities. You can also use get_project for full details on a specific project.

  • 03

    Can I update a project's name or description?

    Yes, you can use the update_project capability. You just need to provide at least a new name or description, and the MCP handles the update.

  • 04

    Is this only for active projects?

    No. The list_projects capability allows you to filter by status, so you can check for 'archived' or 'trashed' projects if needed.

  • 05

    What if a task was completed by mistake?

    If a task was completed but needs to be reworked, you can use the uncomplete_todo capability. This marks the task as pending again, keeping it active in the list.

  • 06

    Can I create a to-do and assign it to a team member directly via the AI agent?

    Yes! Use the create_todo capability with the to-do list ID, content, and the assignee person IDs. You can also set a due date. The to-do will be created and assigned instantly in Basecamp.

  • 07

    How do I find the to-do list ID I need to create tasks in?

    First, use get_project to retrieve the project details. the dock will contain the todoset ID. Then use the Basecamp UI or the to-do set to find your specific to-do list IDs within that project.

  • 08

    Can I mark a to-do as completed and later reopen it if needed?

    Absolutely. Use the complete_todo capability to mark a to-do as done, and uncomplete_todo to reopen it. This only affects the completion status. the to-do remains active and visible in the project.

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