• NEW TASK
  • ASSIGNMENT
  • DEADLINES
  • HUMAN

How to create and assign Basecamp tasks with your AI

Connect your AI to Basecamp once. From then on, you can manage your project workload through simple chat commands.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to make Basecamp tasks?

Your AI client identifies the right people in your project and uses the create_todo tool to set up new items with specific due dates. You'll get your task list updated without leaving your chat.

Task outcomes.

Where your tasks land.

What happens when you ask your AI to handle your Basecamp workload.

NEW TASK

Instant to-do creation

The AI uses the create_todo tool to turn your chat requests into actual items in Basecamp. This keeps your project list current.

ASSIGNMENT

Correct person assigned

The AI checks your project roster to find the right person for the job. You don't have to look up usernames manually.

DEADLINES

Set due dates

Your AI handles the scheduling by attaching specific dates to every task you create. This ensures nothing slips through the cracks.

HUMAN

Final review needed

You stay in control. The AI handles the data entry, but you decide which tasks are actually worth adding to the list.

The workflow

What your AI does when a task arrives.

The AI handles the data entry and lookups so you can focus on the work itself.

  1. Identify team members

    The AI looks through your Basecamp project to find the specific people you want to assign work to.

    list_people

  2. Build the task

    The AI takes your description, the assignee, and the date to build a complete to-do item.

    create_todo

  3. Verify details

    The AI checks the person and the date against your request before finalizing the entry.

    list_peoplecreate_todo

  4. Update Basecamp

    The new task appears immediately in your project for the rest of the team to see.

    create_todo

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Basecamp tools.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the names and dates for your actual project details.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a Basecamp task for Sarah to finish the design review by Friday.

  • Add a new to-do to the project: 'Update client documentation' and assign it to Mike.

  • Find the people in this project and then create a task for John to call the vendor tomorrow.

  • Set a new task for the team to audit the budget by next Tuesday.

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Start here

Connect Basecamp once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

Connect Basecamp to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete tasks I've already made?

    No. The AI only has the ability to list people and create new to-do items.

  • 02

    Does the AI know who everyone in my project is?

    Yes, it uses the list_people tool to see the members of your project so it can assign tasks correctly.

  • 03

    Can I ask the AI to change a due date on an existing task?

    No. This setup only allows for creating new tasks, not modifying existing ones.

  • 04

    Will the AI assign tasks to people not in the project?

    No. The AI can only assign tasks to people it finds using the list_people tool.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide the exact user ID for my team members?

    No. You can just use their names, and the AI will find the matching person in the project for you.

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