Basecamp Connector for AI agents.

17 live capabilities

Manage project tasks and team boards through natural conversation.

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Why people use Basecamp

Basecamp for Project Management Automation

This Connector changes that by bringing your project data directly into your conversation. You can ask your agent to summarize the last few messages on a board or create five new tasks in a second. You get a unified way to manage your work without the tab-switching fatigue.

What Vinkius changes

You get a hands-free way to manage project data without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

New Project Kickoff

A manager asks the agent to create a project and a to-do list for a new client.
Real-world use case 02

Status Check

A lead asks 'What's the status of the marketing site?
Real-world use case 03

Task Assignment

An admin asks the agent to assign 'Review Mockups' to Sarah with a due date of next Friday.

Complete set · 17capabilities

The complete Basecamp capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Basecamp.

Capability set01 / 05

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

01 Capability
Complete todo
Mark a task as finished so it stays in the list but shows as done. Use this to clear your daily queue.
02 Capability
Create comment
Add rich text feedback to any recording or to-do item. This notifies all subscribers of your update.
03 Capability
Create project
Initialize a new project with a message board and schedule. This sets up the full dock for your new work.
04 Capability
Create todo
Generate a new task with a title, description, and due date. Use this to build out your team's next steps.

Capability set02 / 05

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

05 Capability
Get message
Pull the full details of a specific message. This helps you see the complete context of a board post.
06 Capability
Get my profile
Check your current connection and account permissions. Use this to verify that your agent has the right access.
07 Capability
Get person
Look up the specific details of a team member or assignee. This is useful for finding contact info or roles.
08 Capability
Get project
Retrieve all metadata and dock IDs for a specific project. Use this to find the right IDs for your to-do lists.

Capability set03 / 05

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

09 Capability
Get todo
Fetch the full details of a single to-do item. This gives you all the context for a specific task.
10 Capability
List messages
See all posts on a project message board at once. Use this to get a quick summary of the latest team talk.
11 Capability
List people
Get a list of everyone in your Basecamp account. This helps you find the right IDs for assigning tasks.

Capability set04 / 05

12—14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

12 Capability
List project people
See who is assigned to a specific project and their roles. This helps you check team composition quickly.
13 Capability
List projects
View all active, archived, or trashed projects. Use this to get a high level view of your entire portfolio.
14 Capability
List todos
See all pending or completed items in a specific to-do list. This helps you track progress on a single goal.

Capability set05 / 05

15—17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Basecamp.

15 Capability
Uncomplete todo
Reopen a finished task that needs more work. Use this when a completed item needs to be reworked.
16 Capability
Update project
Change the name or description of an existing project. Use this to keep your project metadata current.
17 Capability
Update todo
Modify the details of an existing task without changing its status. Use this to tweak descriptions or dates.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Basecamp to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Basecamp from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Basecamp, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Basecamp for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Basecamp URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Basecamp in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basecamp-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Basecamp

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Basecamp, help me...". 17 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basecamp-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Basecamp

Ask Copilot: "Using Basecamp, help me...". 17 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basecamp-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Basecamp

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Basecamp, help me...". 17 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basecamp-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Basecamp

Ask Cline: "Using Basecamp, help me...". 17 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add basecamp-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lV0QS5tZIMlxkxlZqYeGx3gB0uREewAUICAqjTmF/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Basecamp

Ask Claude: "Using Basecamp, show me...". 17 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Basecamp can move forward.

Built around the request

Project managers who are tired of manual data entry and team leads who need a faster way to check project health.

01

Project Manager

Updates project statuses and creates to-do sets for new launches during the week.

02

Team Lead

Scans message boards for blockers and leaves feedback on tasks without switching tabs.

03

Operations Coordinator

Manages user roles and ensures project metadata is accurate for the whole account.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

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Basecamp

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02 10 capabilities

Tower

Lightweight project management and team collaboration platform. manage tasks, projects, and discussions via AI.

03 10 capabilities

Worktile

Collaborative project management and team communication platform. manage tasks, projects, and messages via AI.

04 12 capabilities

BasicOps

Centralize team communication with task management, document sharing, and project tracking designed for small business clarity.

05 16 capabilities

Peerbie

Orchestrate your entire team's workspace, from Kanban boards to calendar events, completely driven by AI.

06 10 capabilities

Ayanza

AI-powered project management and team collaboration. manage tasks, projects, and wikis via AI.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Basecamp connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Basecamp.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Basecamp MCP to manage my team's tasks?

Yes, you can create, update, and complete tasks through your AI agent. This means you can build out to-do lists and assign them to specific team members without leaving your chat interface.

Does the Basecamp MCP let me see my project messages?

Yes, it can list and read messages from your project boards. You can ask your agent to summarize the latest updates or pull specific details from a conversation.

Can I use this to see who's on my team?

Yes, the Connector can list everyone in your Basecamp account. This is helpful for finding the right people to assign tasks to or checking team composition.

How do I update a project name with the Basecamp MCP?

You can simply ask your agent to change the project name. It will update the metadata in Basecamp for you instantly, keeping your workspace organized.

Can I add comments to my project recordings?

Yes, you can add comments to any recording, including to-dos and documents. Your agent can even include rich text to provide detailed feedback.

Is the Basecamp MCP good for remote teams?

It is excellent for remote teams because it centralizes information. You can query project states and to-do progress directly from your agent to keep everyone aligned.

Can I see my past projects with the Basecamp MCP?

Yes, the Connector can list your active, archived, and trashed projects. This gives you a full view of your historical and current work.

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.

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.

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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