How do I install the basecamp mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `BASECAMP_MCP_TOKEN_FILE`, `BASECAMP_CLIENT_ID`, `BASECAMP_CLIENT_SECRET`, `BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Basecamp MCP Server

An MCP server for Basecamp 3. It lets MCP-capable clients such as Codex, Cursor, and Claude Desktop read and manage Basecamp projects through

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What is the Basecamp MCP Server?

An MCP server for Basecamp 3. It lets MCP-capable clients such as Codex, Cursor, and Claude Desktop read and manage Basecamp projects through OAuth-authenticated

What it needs from you

Python 3.10 or newer. - A Basecamp 3 account. - A Basecamp OAuth application from https://launchpad.37signals.com/integrations. - A client that can run local MCP servers, such as Codex, Cursor, or Claude Desktop. If your system Python is older, use uv; it can create a virtual environment with a newer Python version.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

Python 3.10 or newer. - A Basecamp 3 account. - A Basecamp OAuth application from https://launchpad.37signals.com/integrations. - A client that can run local MCP servers, such as Codex, Cursor, or Claude Desktop. If your system Python is older, use uv; it can create a virtual environment with a newer Python version.

Variable	Description	Required
BASECAMP_MCP_TOKEN_FILE	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
BASECAMP_CLIENT_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
BASECAMP_CLIENT_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Basecamp to Codex.”
“Use Basecamp to Cursor.”
“Use Basecamp to Reports.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server for Basecamp 3. It lets MCP-capable clients such as Codex, Cursor, and Claude Desktop read and manage Basecamp projects through OAuth-authenticated Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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