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Connect Basecamp (Alternative) 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 tasks, messages, and projects without leaving your chat.

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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

    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

  2. 02

    Get message

    Get full details of a specific message

  3. 03

    Get my profile

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

  4. 04

    Get person

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

Capability set02 / 05

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 05

    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

  2. 06

    Get todo

    Get full details of a specific to-do item

  3. 07

    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

  4. 08

    List project people

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

Capability set03 / 05

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 09

    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

  2. 10

    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

  3. 11

    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 set04 / 05

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 12

    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. 13

    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

  3. 14

    List people

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

Capability set05 / 05

15-17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

  1. 15

    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

  2. 16

    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. 17

    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

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Starting a New Initiative

Need to launch a new product line? Use the MCP to create the project, and then immediately create the first set of to-dos for the team.

02

Daily Status Check

Ask your agent to list all pending to-dos for the week. You get a clean report of who needs to do what, and by when.

03

Onboarding a New Hire

Use the MCP to list all people in the account, helping you quickly find the correct IDs for assigning tasks to new team members.

04

Reviewing Project Decisions

Instead of scrolling through emails, ask the agent to list the latest messages on the project board to catch up on key decisions.

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

762ms average. Fast in production.

Basecamp is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1144ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
633ms
Slowest day
1144ms
14-day trend
Slowing+20%

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_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/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-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/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.

This MCP is built for anyone managing complex team workflows. It lets you handle the full project lifecycle—from initial planning to daily task completion—without leaving your chat window. You get a single source of truth for all project data.

  • 01

    Project Manager

    You use this to create projects, assign tasks to team members, and track overall completion status using simple AI commands.

  • 02

    Team Lead

    You monitor project boards, review messages, and add status comments without having to switch between different applications.

  • 03

    Remote Team Member

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

FAQ

Questions Basecamp owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP let me update project details?

    Yes. You can use the MCP to update an existing project's name or description. You just need to provide the new details and the project ID.

  • 02

    Can I list all my projects, even the archived ones?

    Yes, the MCP includes a capability to list all projects. You can optionally filter the results to include archived or trashed projects, not just the active ones.

  • 03

    How do I mark a task as done?

    You use the dedicated capability to mark a to-do item as completed. This action keeps the task visible but changes its status to 'done' within Basecamp.

  • 04

    Is this only for reading data, or can I write data?

    You can do both. You can read project messages, list people, and retrieve task details, but you can also create new projects, create new to-dos, and add comments.

  • 05

    What if I need to change a task that was already completed?

    If a task needs to be reopened or reworked, you use the uncomplete_todo capability. This marks the task as pending again, making it visible for action.

  • 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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