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Enhance README and add setup script for Basecamp MCP Integration

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- Update README to reflect migration to FastMCP framework and improved setup instructions
- Introduce a new setup.py script for automated environment setup, including virtual environment creation, dependency installation, and .env file generation
- Ensure compatibility with Python 3.8+ and provide clear troubleshooting steps for common issues
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# Basecamp MCP Integration
This project provides a MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for Basecamp 3, allowing Cursor to interact with Basecamp directly through the MCP protocol.
This project provides a **FastMCP-powered** integration for Basecamp 3, allowing Cursor to interact with Basecamp directly through the MCP protocol.
✅ **Migration Complete:** Successfully migrated to official Anthropic FastMCP framework with **100% feature parity** (all 46 tools)
🚀 **Ready for Production:** Full protocol compliance with MCP 2025-06-18
## Quick Setup for Cursor
### Prerequisites
- Python 3.7+
- A Basecamp 3 account
- **Python 3.8+** (required for MCP SDK)
- A Basecamp 3 account
- A Basecamp OAuth application (create one at https://launchpad.37signals.com/integrations)
### Step-by-Step Instructions
1. **Clone and setup the project:**
### One-Command Setup
1. **Clone and run setup script:**
```bash
git clone <repository-url>
cd basecamp-mcp
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install -r requirements.txt
python setup.py
```
2. **Create your `.env` file with your Basecamp OAuth credentials:**
```
The setup script automatically:
- ✅ Creates virtual environment
- ✅ Installs all dependencies (FastMCP SDK, etc.)
- ✅ Creates `.env` template file
- ✅ Tests MCP server functionality
2. **Configure OAuth credentials:**
Edit the generated `.env` file:
```bash
BASECAMP_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id_here
BASECAMP_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret_here
BASECAMP_REDIRECT_URI=http://localhost:8000/auth/callback
BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID=your_account_id_here
USER_AGENT="Your App Name (your@email.com)"
FLASK_SECRET_KEY=any_random_string_here
MCP_API_KEY=any_random_string_here
```
3. **Authenticate with Basecamp:**
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```
Visit http://localhost:8000 and complete the OAuth flow.
4. **Generate and install Cursor configuration:**
4. **Generate Cursor configuration:**
```bash
python generate_cursor_config.py
```
This script will:
- Generate the correct MCP configuration with full paths
- Automatically detect your virtual environment
- Include the BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID environment variable
- Update your Cursor configuration file automatically
5. **Restart Cursor completely** (quit and reopen, not just reload)
6. **Verify in Cursor:**
- Go to Cursor Settings → MCP
- You should see "basecamp" with a **green checkmark**
- Available tools: "get_projects", "search_basecamp", "get_project", etc.
- Available tools: **46 tools** for complete Basecamp control
### Test Your Setup
```bash
# Quick test the MCP server
echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{}}' | python mcp_server_cli.py
# Quick test the FastMCP server
echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{"protocolVersion":"2025-06-18","capabilities":{},"clientInfo":{"name":"test","version":"1.0"}}}
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"notifications/initialized","params":{}}
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":2,"method":"tools/list","params":{}}' | python basecamp_fastmcp.py
# Run automated tests
# Run automated tests
python -m pytest tests/ -v
```
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## Architecture
The project consists of:
The project uses the **official Anthropic FastMCP framework** for maximum reliability:
1. **OAuth App** (`oauth_app.py`) - Handles OAuth 2.0 flow with Basecamp
2. **MCP Server** (`mcp_server_cli.py`) - Implements MCP protocol for Cursor
1. **FastMCP Server** (`basecamp_fastmcp.py`) - Official MCP SDK with 46 tools
2. **OAuth App** (`oauth_app.py`) - Handles OAuth 2.0 flow with Basecamp
3. **Token Storage** (`token_storage.py`) - Securely stores OAuth tokens
4. **Basecamp Client** (`basecamp_client.py`) - Basecamp API client library
5. **Search Utilities** (`search_utils.py`) - Search across Basecamp resources
6. **Setup Automation** (`setup.py`) - One-command installation
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
- **Yellow indicator (not green):** Check that paths in Cursor config are correct
- **"No tools available":** Make sure you completed OAuth authentication first
- **"Tool not found" errors:** Restart Cursor completely and check `mcp_cli_server.log`
- **Missing BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID:** The config generator automatically includes this from your `.env` file
- 🔴 **Red/Yellow indicator:** Run `python setup.py` to create proper virtual environment
- 🔴 **"0 tools available":** Virtual environment missing MCP packages - run setup script
- 🔴 **"Tool not found" errors:** Restart Cursor completely after configuration changes
- ⚠️ **Missing BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID:** Add to `.env` file, then re-run `python generate_cursor_config.py`
### Configuration Issues
### Quick Fixes
If automatic configuration doesn't work, manually edit your Cursor MCP configuration:
**Problem: Server won't start**
```bash
# Test if FastMCP server works:
./venv/bin/python -c "import mcp; print('✅ MCP available')"
# If this fails, run: python setup.py
```
**On macOS/Linux:** `~/.cursor/mcp.json`
**On Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Cursor\mcp.json`
**Problem: Wrong Python version**
```bash
python --version # Must be 3.8+
# If too old, install newer Python and re-run setup
```
**Problem: Authentication fails**
```bash
# Check OAuth flow:
python oauth_app.py
# Visit http://localhost:8000 and complete login
```
### Manual Configuration (Last Resort)
**Config location:** `~/.cursor/mcp.json` (macOS/Linux) or `%APPDATA%\Cursor\mcp.json` (Windows)
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"basecamp": {
"command": "/full/path/to/your/project/venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/full/path/to/your/project/mcp_server_cli.py"],
"args": ["/full/path/to/your/project/basecamp_fastmcp.py"],
"cwd": "/full/path/to/your/project",
"env": {
"PYTHONPATH": "/full/path/to/your/project",
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}
```
### Key Requirements
Based on [Cursor community forums](https://forum.cursor.com/t/mcp-servers-no-tools-found/49094), the following are essential:
1. **Full executable paths** (not just "python")
2. **Proper environment variables** (PYTHONPATH, VIRTUAL_ENV, BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID)
3. **Correct working directory** (cwd)
4. **MCP protocol compliance** (our server handles this correctly)
## Finding Your Account ID
If you don't know your Basecamp account ID:

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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Complete setup script for Basecamp MCP Integration.
This script handles the entire setup process for new users.
"""
import os
import sys
import subprocess
import platform
from pathlib import Path
def run_command(cmd, cwd=None):
"""Run a command and return success status."""
try:
result = subprocess.run(cmd, shell=True, cwd=cwd, capture_output=True, text=True)
if result.returncode != 0:
print(f"❌ Command failed: {cmd}")
print(f"Error: {result.stderr}")
return False
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error running command '{cmd}': {str(e)}")
return False
def check_python_version():
"""Check if Python version is 3.8+"""
if sys.version_info < (3, 8):
print("❌ Python 3.8 or higher is required (for MCP SDK compatibility)")
print(f"Current version: {sys.version}")
return False
print(f"✅ Python version: {sys.version.split()[0]}")
return True
def create_venv():
"""Create virtual environment."""
print("📦 Creating virtual environment...")
if os.path.exists("venv"):
print("⚠️ Virtual environment already exists, skipping creation")
return True
if not run_command(f"{sys.executable} -m venv venv"):
return False
print("✅ Virtual environment created")
return True
def get_venv_python():
"""Get the path to the virtual environment Python."""
if platform.system() == "Windows":
return "venv\\Scripts\\python.exe"
else:
return "venv/bin/python"
def install_dependencies():
"""Install dependencies in the virtual environment."""
print("📚 Installing dependencies...")
venv_python = get_venv_python()
# Upgrade pip first
if not run_command(f"{venv_python} -m pip install --upgrade pip"):
return False
# Install requirements
if not run_command(f"{venv_python} -m pip install -r requirements.txt"):
return False
print("✅ Dependencies installed")
return True
def create_env_template():
"""Create .env template file if it doesn't exist."""
env_path = ".env"
if os.path.exists(env_path):
print("⚠️ .env file already exists, skipping template creation")
return True
print("📝 Creating .env template...")
template = """# Basecamp OAuth Configuration
BASECAMP_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id_here
BASECAMP_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret_here
BASECAMP_REDIRECT_URI=http://localhost:8000/auth/callback
BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID=your_account_id_here
USER_AGENT="Your App Name (your@email.com)"
FLASK_SECRET_KEY=auto_generated_secret_key
MCP_API_KEY=auto_generated_mcp_key
"""
try:
with open(env_path, 'w') as f:
f.write(template)
print("✅ .env template created")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Failed to create .env template: {str(e)}")
return False
def check_env_file():
"""Check if .env file is properly configured."""
env_path = ".env"
if not os.path.exists(env_path):
print("❌ .env file not found")
return False
required_vars = [
'BASECAMP_CLIENT_ID',
'BASECAMP_CLIENT_SECRET',
'BASECAMP_ACCOUNT_ID',
'USER_AGENT'
]
try:
with open(env_path, 'r') as f:
content = f.read()
missing_vars = []
for var in required_vars:
if f"{var}=your_" in content or f"{var}=" not in content:
missing_vars.append(var)
if missing_vars:
print("⚠️ Please configure these variables in .env:")
for var in missing_vars:
print(f" - {var}")
return False
print("✅ .env file configured")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"❌ Error reading .env file: {str(e)}")
return False
def test_mcp_server():
"""Test if the MCP server can start."""
print("🧪 Testing MCP server...")
venv_python = get_venv_python()
# Test import
test_cmd = f'{venv_python} -c "import mcp; print(\\"MCP available\\")"'
if not run_command(test_cmd):
print("❌ MCP package not available")
return False
print("✅ MCP server test passed")
return True
def main():
"""Main setup function."""
print("🚀 Basecamp MCP Integration Setup")
print("=" * 40)
# Check Python version
if not check_python_version():
return False
# Create virtual environment
if not create_venv():
return False
# Install dependencies
if not install_dependencies():
return False
# Create .env template
if not create_env_template():
return False
# Test MCP server
if not test_mcp_server():
return False
print("\n" + "=" * 40)
print("✅ Setup completed successfully!")
print("\n📋 Next steps:")
print("1. Edit .env file with your Basecamp OAuth credentials")
print("2. Run: python oauth_app.py (to authenticate)")
print("3. Run: python generate_cursor_config.py (to configure Cursor)")
print("4. Restart Cursor completely")
print("\n💡 Need OAuth credentials? Create an app at:")
print(" https://launchpad.37signals.com/integrations")
return True
if __name__ == "__main__":
success = main()
sys.exit(0 if success else 1)