Basecamp MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASECAMP_API_TOKEN | Yes | Your Basecamp API token (needs 'all access' permission) | |
| BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID | Yes | Your Basecamp Account ID (found in the URL when you're in your workspace, e.g., https://3.basecamp.com/ACCOUNT_ID) |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_projectsA | List all Basecamp projects. Results are cached for 5 minutes. |
| get_project_detailsC | Get detailed information about a specific project. |
| get_messagesB | Get recent messages from a project. Results cached for 2 minutes. |
| get_message_with_commentsC | Get a specific message with all comments. |
| get_todosC | Get todo items from a project or specific todo list. Optionally filter by completion status. |
| create_messageC | Create a new message in a project. Clears message cache for this project. |
| update_todoB | Update a todo item's completion status. Clears todo cache for this project. |
| get_schedulesC | Get schedules from a project. |
| clear_cacheB | Clear all cached data. Useful for debugging or forcing fresh data. |
| get_cache_statsC | Get statistics about the cache. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| projects_resource | All Basecamp projects as readable context. |
TDQS
Scored across 10 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes targeting different resources like messages, projects, todos, and cache. However, get_messages and get_message_with_comments could be slightly confusing as both retrieve messages, though the latter includes comments. Overall, the overlap is minimal and descriptions clarify the differences.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern using snake_case, such as clear_cache, create_message, and get_projects. This uniformity makes the set predictable and easy for an agent to parse and understand.
With 10 tools, the server is well-scoped for Basecamp operations, covering key areas like projects, messages, todos, and cache management. Each tool serves a clear purpose without feeling excessive or insufficient for the domain.
The toolset provides good coverage for reading and updating Basecamp data, including CRUD-like operations for messages and todos, and project/schedule retrieval. A minor gap exists in creating or updating projects, schedules, or comments, but core workflows are supported.