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# Implementation Summary: Basecamp MCP Integration
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## Improvements Made
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We've implemented a robust MCP server for Basecamp 3 integration with the following key improvements:
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### 1. Secure Token Storage
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- Created a dedicated `token_storage.py` module for securely storing OAuth tokens
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- Implemented thread-safe operations with proper locking mechanisms
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- Added token expiration checking and metadata storage
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- Stored tokens in a separate JSON file instead of environment variables or session
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### 2. Improved OAuth Application
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- Revamped the OAuth app to provide clearer user information
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- Added proper token handling and storage
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- Implemented secure API endpoints for the MCP server to retrieve tokens
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- Added health check and token info endpoints for debugging
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- Improved error handling and user feedback
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### 3. Enhanced MCP Server
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- Completely restructured the MCP server to align with the MCP protocol
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- Implemented connection management with unique connection IDs
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- Added proper tool action handling for Basecamp operations
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- Improved error handling and logging
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- Created endpoints for checking required parameters and connection status
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### 4. Better Authentication Flow
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- Separated authentication concerns between the OAuth app and MCP server
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- Implemented proper token refresh handling for expired tokens
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- Added support for both OAuth and Personal Access Token authentication modes
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- Implemented better parameter validation and error messages
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### 5. Testing and Documentation
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- Created comprehensive test scripts for verifying the implementation
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- Added detailed logging for debugging
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- Created a comprehensive README with setup and usage instructions
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- Documented the architecture and components for easier maintenance
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## Architecture
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The new architecture follows best practices for OAuth integration:
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1. **User Authentication**: Handled by the OAuth app, completely separate from the MCP server
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2. **Token Storage**: Centralized and secure, with proper expiration handling
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3. **MCP Server**: Focused on the MCP protocol, delegating authentication to the OAuth app
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4. **Client Library**: Clean separation of concerns between authentication, API calls, and search functionality
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## Next Steps
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To further improve this implementation:
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1. **Production Readiness**:
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- Replace file-based token storage with a proper database
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- Add HTTPS support for both the OAuth app and MCP server
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- Implement more robust API authentication between the MCP server and OAuth app
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2. **Feature Enhancements**:
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- Add support for more Basecamp resource types
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- Implement webhook support for real-time updates
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- Add caching for improved performance
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3. **Security Improvements**:
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- Add rate limiting to prevent abuse
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- Implement proper token encryption
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- Add audit logging for security events
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This implementation provides a solid foundation for a production-ready Basecamp integration with Cursor through the MCP protocol.
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