# Shift Swap Planner manages work exchanges. AI Agent Connect

> Shift Swap Planner handles the logistics of swapping work shifts between employees. It checks if a person has the right skills, if they are actually available, and if the swap breaks any labor rules or overtime limits. Your AI client uses this MCP to automate the tedious parts of workforce management without manual oversight.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_i33xFiedHHNQTRM2XV0jfFnwJsRaPC0DZzy7vQMJ/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** scheduling, workforce, shift-management, labor-compliance, employee-management

## Description

Managing shift changes usually involves a mess of messages and manual checks to ensure no one is overworked or unqualified for a specific role. This MCP changes that by giving your AI client direct access to your scheduling constraints. You can ask your agent to find someone to cover a shift, and it will automatically filter for people with the right skills and open availability. It doesn't just suggest names; it validates the entire swap against your specific labor rules and company policies. If a swap would push an employee over their weekly hour limit or requires a manager to sign off, the MCP identifies that immediately. This keeps your scheduling compliant and prevents scheduling errors before they happen.

## Tools

### get_employee_workload
This tool provides a summary of an employee's current assigned hours and upcoming availability.

### validate_swap_constraints
Use this to check if a proposed swap between two specific employees violates any labor or availability rules.

### evaluate_approval_policy
This tool determines if a validated swap requires manual manager approval based on your organizational rules.

### find_eligible_recipients
This tool identifies which employees are capable of taking over a specific requested shift.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Who is eligible to take shift SHIFT-123?
```

**Response:** 
```
The following employees are eligible for shift SHIFT-123: John Doe (Match Score: 0.95) and Jane Smith (Match Score: 0.88).
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is it okay for employee EMP-001 to swap shift SHIFT-456 with EMP-002?
```

**Response:** 
```
The swap is valid and meets all labor constraints and availability requirements.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Does the swap for SHIFT-789 require manager approval?
```

**Response:** 
```
This swap requires manual manager approval because the recipient will reach their maximum weekly hour threshold.
```

## Capabilities

### Skill-based matching
Your agent identifies employees who possess the specific skills required for a requested shift.

### Labor rule validation
The MCP checks proposed swaps against labor constraints to prevent rule violations.

### Workload monitoring
Your AI client checks an employee's remaining capacity before suggesting them for a swap.

### Policy enforcement
The tool flags swaps that trigger organizational requirements for manager intervention.

### Availability verification
The MCP confirms that a potential recipient is actually available to work the new shift.

## Use Cases

### Emergency Coverage
When an employee calls out, your agent finds the best qualified person to cover the shift immediately.

### Compliance Auditing
The MCP checks every proposed swap to ensure no one exceeds their maximum allowed hours.

### Automated Approvals
The tool identifies which swaps can happen automatically and which need a manager to step in.

### Workload Balancing
You can check an employee's current hours to ensure a new shift doesn't cause burnout.

## Benefits

- Reduces manual checking of employee availability and skills.
- Prevents labor rule violations during shift exchanges.
- Flags swaps that need manager eyes before they are finalized.
- Automates the identification of qualified shift recipients.

## How It Works

Connect the MCP to your AI client to start managing shifts through natural language.

1. Connect the MCP to your preferred client like Claude or Cursor via Vinkius.
2. Ask your agent to find candidates for a specific shift.
3. The agent uses the MCP to check skills, availability, and workload.
4. The agent validates the swap against labor rules and approval policies.
5. Receive a final confirmation or a notification that manager approval is needed.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the MCP ensure a swap is legal?**
The validate_swap_constraints tool checks the proposed change against your specific labor and availability rules.

**Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?**
Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

**How does it decide if a manager needs to approve a swap?**
The evaluate_approval_policy tool checks the swap against your organizational rules to see if manual intervention is required.

**Will it suggest people who aren't qualified?**
No, the find_eligible_recipients tool specifically filters for employees capable of handling the requested shift.

**Does it track how many hours employees work?**
Yes, the get_employee_workload tool provides a summary of an employee's current assigned hours.

**How do I find someone to take my shift?**
You can use the `find_eligible_recipients` tool by providing the specific shift ID to see a list of qualified employees.

**Will my shift swap be automatically approved?**
It depends on the organizational rules. Use `evaluate_approval_policy` to determine if the swap is auto-approved or requires manager intervention.

**How can I check if an employee has enough hours left for a shift?**
Use the `get_employee_workload` tool to view an employee's total hours worked this week and their remaining allowed hours.