Basecamp MCP connector
Basecamp is a project management and team communication platform by 37signals that organizes work into projects with integrated tools for task tracking, messaging, and scheduling. The Basecamp MCP connector allows AI agents to create and manage projects, assign and track todos, and view team member details across workspaces. It also supports updating project information, managing people on specific projects, and retrieving full project lists for coordination and reporting.
Authentication type
- OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code - Requires a one-time user login to authorize the agent to access the service on their behalf.
Uses
Use the Basecamp MCP connector to perform the following actions:
- Assign team members to projects and manage project permissions in Basecamp
- Create and organize to-do lists across multiple projects for task tracking
- Automate project creation and setup for recurring business initiatives
- Update project details and team rosters without manual Basecamp access
- Generate to-do items from incoming requests to keep teams aligned
- Retrieve team member information to validate assignments and permissions
- Maintain accurate project metadata and todo list statuses across workflows
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke Basecamp MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Create a new project in Basecamp called Marketing Campaign Q1 2024.Add Sarah and Marcus to the Design Systems project in Basecamp.List all active projects in our Basecamp account.Create a to-do list for the client onboarding project.Show me everyone assigned to the Product Development project.Update the status of the Website Redesign project to in progress.Create a todo for updating brand guidelines in the marketing project.Remove John from the Finance project in Basecamp.Get all to-do lists for the Customer Support project.Update my profile information in Basecamp.
Basecamp MCP connector tools
The Basecamp MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| basecamp_basecampcreatetodo_invoke | Creates a new to-do item with specified details and assignment. |
| listProjects | Retrieves a list of all projects in the workspace. |
| createProject | Creates a new project with the provided information. |
| getProject | Retrieves detailed information about a specific project. |
| updateProject | Modifies an existing project's settings and details. |
| deleteProject | Removes a project from the workspace permanently. |
| listPeople | Retrieves a list of all people in the workspace. |
| getPerson | Retrieves detailed information about a specific person. |
| listProjectPeople | Retrieves a list of people assigned to a specific project. |
| updateProjectPeople | Modifies team membership and roles for a project. |
| getMyProfile | Retrieves the current user's profile information. |
| updateMyProfile | Modifies the current user's profile settings. |
| listTodolists | Retrieves a list of all to-do lists in a project. |
| createTodolist | Creates a new to-do list within a project. |
| getTodolist | Retrieves detailed information about a specific to-do list. |
| updateTodolist | Modifies an existing to-do list's name and details. |
