The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI applications connect to the tools and platforms you already use. Once connected, your AI assistant can read, create, and manage work inside BasicOps — directly from a conversation. Save time by managing projects, tasks, and messages without switching apps. Your AI assistant handles it for you, right from the conversation.
In this article, we will discuss:
- What you will need
- Supported clients
- Connecting your AI client (Steps 1–4)
- What you can do
- Use cases
- Troubleshooting
What you will need
- A BasicOps account (any plan — no upgrade required)
- An AI client that supports MCP (see supported clients below)
Supported clients
BasicOps works with any AI client that supports the Model Context Protocol. Popular options include:
- Claude.ai (Web) — Add MCP server in Settings → Integrations
- Claude Desktop (macOS / Windows) — Add server config to claude_desktop_config.json
- Claude Code (Terminal) — Run:
claude mcp add basicops - Cursor (Desktop) — Add MCP server in Cursor settings
- Windsurf (Desktop) — Add MCP server in Windsurf settings
- OpenClaw (Terminal) — Configure MCP server in agent settings
More AI clients are adding MCP support regularly. If your client supports MCP over Streamable HTTP or SSE, it should work with BasicOps.
Step 1: Open your AI client settings
Navigate to the MCP or integrations settings in your AI client. The exact location varies by client.
Step 2: Add BasicOps as an MCP server
Use this server URL:
https://app.basicops.com/mcp
If your client requires SSE specifically (rather than Streamable HTTP), use:
https://app.basicops.com/mcp/sse
Step 3: Authorize BasicOps
You will be redirected to BasicOps to log in and authorize the connection. Click Allow to grant your AI assistant access to your workspace.
Step 4: Start using it
Once connected, try these prompts in your AI client:
- "List all my projects"
- "Create a task in [project name] to review the homepage copy, due Friday"
- "Post a message in the Marketing channel: kickoff moved to 2pm"
- "What changed across my projects today?"
What you can do
BasicOps exposes 60+ tools to your AI assistant, covering:
- Projects: create, update, list, archive
- Tasks: create, assign, set due dates, update status, manage subtasks
- Discussions & Channels: post messages, reply, add reactions
- Notes: create and edit project notes
- Files: upload attachments, link files to tasks
- Templates: create projects from templates -- Coming Soon!
- Sections: organize tasks into sections
Use cases
Here are a few real-world workflows where the BasicOps MCP connection shines:
- Standup prep: Ask your AI to summarize all task updates from the past day so you can walk into standup with a clear picture — no tab-switching required.
- Task triage: Have your AI list all unassigned or overdue tasks in a project, then assign owners and update due dates in a single conversation.
- Project kickoff: Create a new project from a template, set up sections, and add an initial batch of tasks — all from one prompt.
- Status reporting: Ask "What changed across my projects this week?" and get a summary you can drop straight into a Slack message or email.
- Bulk updates: Need to push every task in a section back by a week? Tell your AI and it handles the repetitive work for you.
Troubleshooting
I see "access token expired" errors.
Reconnect by re-adding the MCP server in your client settings. You will be prompted to re-authorize.
My AI says it cannot find my project.
Make sure the project is not archived. Try "List all my projects" to see what is visible.
Can I connect multiple workspaces?
Each MCP connection is tied to one workspace. To switch, disconnect and reconnect with a different workspace login.
Which AI clients are supported?
Any client that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This includes Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenClaw, and others. The list is growing — if your AI client supports MCP over Streamable HTTP or SSE, it should work with BasicOps.
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