# How to integrate Basecamp MCP with Pi ```json { "title": "How to integrate Basecamp MCP with Pi", "toolkit": "Basecamp", "toolkit_slug": "basecamp", "framework": "Pi", "framework_slug": "pi-agent", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/pi-agent", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/pi-agent.md", "updated_at": "2026-08-11T13:03:30.164Z" } ``` ## Introduction Pi is a minimal, self-extensible coding agent that lives in your terminal — one agent loop over Claude, GPT-5, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, and 20+ other providers, with maximum extension surface and minimum product opinion. Its core ships four tools (read, write, edit, bash) and self-extends at runtime through skills, extensions, and packages. This guide explains the easiest and most robust way to connect your Basecamp account to Pi. You can do this through either Composio Connect CLI or Composio Connect MCP. Because Pi already runs shell commands as first-class tools and ships no built-in MCP, the CLI is the recommended path — it's faster to set up, needs no server config, and chains multi-step tasks more reliably. The MCP path is also fully supported through Pi's official pi-mcp-adapter extension. ## Also integrate Basecamp with - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/chatgpt) - [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/antigravity) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/codex) - [Grok Build](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/grok-build) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/hermes-agent) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/crew-ai) - [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/pydantic-ai) - [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/autogen) ## TL;DR ### What is Composio Connect? Composio Connect is a consumer offering that lets anyone plug 1,000+ applications directly into their agent harness — including Pi. It can: - Search and load tools from relevant toolkits on-demand, reducing context usage. - Chain multiple tools to accomplish complex workflows via a remote workbench, without excessive back-and-forth with the LLM. - Manage app authentication end-to-end with zero manual overhead. ## Connect Basecamp to Pi ### Prerequisites: Install Pi Pi needs Node.js 18+ (Node 22 recommended). Install the agent globally with npm: ```bash npm install -g --ignore-scripts @earendil-works/pi-coding-agent ``` ## What is the Basecamp MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Basecamp MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Basecamp account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Basecamp operations on your behalf. ## Supported Tools None listed. ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK The Basecamp MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Pi, Claude, Cursor, etc. directly to your Basecamp account. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can act on your behalf using natural language commands. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward With Basecamp connected, Pi can now act on your behalf whenever you ask it to. From here, you can extend Pi further: - Connect more apps: Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear, and hundreds of others are available through the same Composio Connect setup. Each new integration compounds what Pi can do for you. - Build workflows across tools: Once multiple apps are connected, Pi can chain actions together — turn an email into a calendar invite, a Slack message into a Linear ticket, or a meeting note into a follow-up draft. - Lean into Pi's extension surface: Wrap common Basecamp flows as Pi skills or prompt templates so recurring tasks become one-line commands, and use directTools in the MCP adapter to promote your most-used Basecamp tools into Pi's tool list directly. If you run into trouble or want to share what you've built, join the [community](https://discord.com/invite/composio) or check out the [Docs](https://docs.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_template&utm_campaign=pi&utm_content=docs) for deeper configuration options. ## How to build Basecamp MCP Agent with another framework - [ChatGPT Work](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/chatgpt) - [Antigravity](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/antigravity) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/claude-cowork) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/codex) - [Grok Build](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/grok-build) - [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/cursor) - [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/vscode) - [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/opencode) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/hermes-agent) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/crew-ai) - [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/pydantic-ai) - [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/basecamp/framework/autogen) ## Related Toolkits - [Gmail](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gmail) - Gmail is Google's email service with powerful spam protection, search, and G Suite integration. It keeps your inbox organized and makes communication fast and reliable. - [Outlook](https://composio.dev/toolkits/outlook) - Outlook is Microsoft's email and calendaring platform for unified communications and scheduling. It helps users stay organized with powerful email, contacts, and calendar management. - [Google Sheets](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesheets) - Google Sheets is a cloud-based spreadsheet tool for real-time collaboration and data analysis. It lets teams work together from anywhere, updating information instantly. - [Notion](https://composio.dev/toolkits/notion) - Notion is a collaborative workspace for notes, docs, wikis, and tasks. It streamlines team knowledge, project tracking, and workflow customization in one place. - [Slack](https://composio.dev/toolkits/slack) - Slack is a channel-based messaging platform for teams and organizations. It helps people collaborate in real time, share files, and connect all their tools in one place. - [Airtable](https://composio.dev/toolkits/airtable) - Airtable combines the flexibility of spreadsheets with the power of a database for easy project and data management. Teams use Airtable to organize, track, and collaborate with custom views and automations. - [Gong](https://composio.dev/toolkits/gong) - Gong is a platform for video meetings, call recording, and team collaboration. It helps teams capture conversations, analyze calls, and turn insights into action. - [Asana](https://composio.dev/toolkits/asana) - Asana is a collaborative work management platform for teams to organize and track projects. It streamlines teamwork, boosts productivity, and keeps everyone aligned on goals. - [Google Tasks](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks) - Google Tasks is a to-do list and task management tool integrated into Gmail and Google Calendar. It helps you organize, track, and complete tasks across your Google ecosystem. - [Linear](https://composio.dev/toolkits/linear) - Linear is a modern issue tracking and project planning tool for fast-moving teams. It helps streamline workflows, organize projects, and boost productivity. - [Microsoft teams](https://composio.dev/toolkits/microsoft_teams) - Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that combines chat, meetings, and file sharing within Microsoft 365. It keeps distributed teams connected and productive through seamless virtual communication. - [Jira](https://composio.dev/toolkits/jira) - Jira is Atlassian’s platform for bug tracking, issue tracking, and agile project management. It helps teams organize work, prioritize tasks, and deliver projects efficiently. - [Clickup](https://composio.dev/toolkits/clickup) - ClickUp is an all-in-one productivity platform for managing tasks, docs, goals, and team collaboration. It streamlines project workflows so teams can work smarter and stay organized in one place. - [Slackbot](https://composio.dev/toolkits/slackbot) - Slackbot is a conversational automation tool for Slack that handles reminders, notifications, and automated responses. It boosts team productivity by streamlining onboarding, answering FAQs, and managing timely alerts—all right inside Slack. - [Monday](https://composio.dev/toolkits/monday) - Monday.com is a customizable work management platform for project planning and collaboration. It helps teams organize tasks, automate workflows, and track progress in real time. - [2chat](https://composio.dev/toolkits/_2chat) - 2chat is an API platform for WhatsApp and multichannel text messaging. It streamlines chat automation, group management, and real-time messaging for developers. - [Addressfinder](https://composio.dev/toolkits/addressfinder) - Addressfinder is a data quality platform for verifying addresses, emails, and phone numbers. It helps you ensure accurate customer and contact data every time. - [Agent mail](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agent_mail) - Agent mail provides AI agents with dedicated email inboxes for sending, receiving, and managing emails. It empowers agents to communicate autonomously with people, services, and other agents—no human intervention needed. - [Agiled](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agiled) - Agiled is an all-in-one business management platform for CRM, projects, and finance. It helps you streamline workflows, consolidate client data, and manage business processes in one place. - [Android Texter](https://composio.dev/toolkits/android_texter) - Android Texter is an API service that connects Android phones to SMS, MMS, contacts, and device data. Use it to automate mobile messaging without building your own phone-to-API bridge. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Basecamp MCP? With a standalone Basecamp MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Basecamp tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Basecamp and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint. ### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Pi? Yes, you can. Pi fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Basecamp tools. ### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Basecamp while using Tool Router? Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Basecamp scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do. ### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router? All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Basecamp data and credentials are handled as safely as possible. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) · [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)