# Basecamp

> Manage Basecamp 4 projects, to-dos, messages, and campfires via CLI.

- Skill: `emredoganer/basecamp` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 6 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add emredoganer/basecamp`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/emredoganer/basecamp/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: emredoganer (https://skillmd.com/u/emredoganer)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/emredoganer/basecamp

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# Basecamp CLI

Manage Basecamp 4 projects, to-dos, messages, and campfires from the command line.

## Setup

1. Install: `npm install -g basecamp-cli`
2. Create integration at https://launchpad.37signals.com/integrations
3. Configure: `basecamp auth configure --client-id <id> --client-secret <secret>`
4. Login: `basecamp auth login`

## Commands

### Authentication
```bash
basecamp auth login          # Login via OAuth
basecamp auth logout         # Logout
basecamp auth status         # Check authentication status
basecamp accounts            # List available accounts
basecamp account set <id>    # Set current account
```

### Projects
```bash
basecamp projects list                                    # List all projects
basecamp projects get <id>                                # Get project details
basecamp projects create --name "Name" --description "Desc"  # Create project
basecamp projects archive <id>                            # Archive project
```

### To-do Lists & To-dos
```bash
basecamp todolists list --project <id>                    # List to-do lists
basecamp todolists create --project <id> --name "Tasks"   # Create to-do list

basecamp todos list --project <id> --list <list-id>       # List to-dos
basecamp todos get <id> --project <project-id>            # Get to-do details
basecamp todos create --project <id> --list <list-id> --content "Task"
basecamp todos complete <id> --project <project-id>       # Mark complete
basecamp todos uncomplete <id> --project <project-id>     # Mark incomplete
```

### Messages
```bash
basecamp messages list --project <id>                     # List messages
basecamp messages get <id> --project <project-id>         # Get message
basecamp messages create --project <id> --subject "Subject" --content "Content"
```

### Campfires (Chat)
```bash
basecamp campfires list --project <id>                    # List campfires
basecamp campfires lines --project <id> --campfire <id>   # Get recent lines
basecamp campfires send --project <id> --campfire <id> --message "Hello"
```

### People
```bash
basecamp people list                      # List all people
basecamp people list --project <id>       # List project members
basecamp people get <id>                  # Get person details
basecamp me                               # Get your profile
```

## Tips

- Use `--json` flag for JSON output on any command
- Set `BASECAMP_CLIENT_ID` and `BASECAMP_CLIENT_SECRET` environment variables for automatic auth
- Rate limit: 50 requests per 10 seconds