How to Use the 7shifts MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I add the 7shifts MCP Server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http 7shifts -- . Make sure you put the transport flag before the server name. Verify the connection by running claude mcp list.

Q: Does Claude Code support 7shifts time punch exports?

Yes. You can instruct the CLI to run listtimepunches for a specific date range. It pulls the raw JSON, which you can pipe into a local database or CSV file.

Q: How do I update my 7shifts locations via MCP?

The current server exposes listlocations for reading data, but doesn't include a creation tool. You can query your restaurant groups, but you will need to add new venues through the main web application.

Q: Is my 7shifts employee data secure in the terminal?

Vinkius routes your listemployees queries through a zero-trust, ephemeral V8 isolate. The data travels straight to your local shell via standard output. We keep no logs of your staff directories or contact information.

Manage 7shifts restaurant labor from your terminal using Claude Code and headless MCP commands.

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Terminal users don't want to click through web portals to manage staff. You can pipe a CSV of new hires straight into Claude Code. The CLI reads your file, maps the data, and fires the `create_employee` tool for every row without leaving your shell. Run this as a cron job or a background script. Claude Code handles the headless execution, letting your backend systems sync HR data into your restaurant scheduling platform automatically.

Query Labor Stats from the CLI

Getting a quick read on current staffing shouldn't require logging into a dashboard. Just ask your terminal to check who is working at the downtown location. The agent runs `list_locations` to find the ID, then pulls the active roster with `get_employee`. The results print directly to your standard output. You can pipe that response into `jq` or another shell utility to format daily labor reports right from your command line.

Sync Webhooks in CI/CD Pipelines

Managing API event triggers across multiple restaurant environments is a headache. You can drop Claude Code into your GitHub Actions workflow to verify your setup. It runs `list_webhooks` during your deployment step to confirm production listeners match your staging environment. If a webhook is missing, the pipeline fails before bad code ships. You get automated infrastructure validation powered by real-time platform data, completely headless.

Setup guide

Set up 7shifts MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see 7shifts-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest 7shifts transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available 7shifts tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http 7shifts-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the 7shifts MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "7shifts-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about 7shifts MCP in Claude Code

Run `claude mcp add --transport http 7shifts -- `. Make sure you put the transport flag before the server name. Verify the connection by running `claude mcp list`.

Yes. You can write a bash script that feeds coverage requirements to the CLI. It will process the logic and call `create_shift` to populate your roster directly from the terminal.

Yes. You can instruct the CLI to run `list_time_punches` for a specific date range. It pulls the raw JSON, which you can pipe into a local database or CSV file.

The current server exposes `list_locations` for reading data, but doesn't include a creation tool. You can query your restaurant groups, but you will need to add new venues through the main web application.

Vinkius routes your `list_employees` queries through a zero-trust, ephemeral V8 isolate. The data travels straight to your local shell via standard output. We keep no logs of your staff directories or contact information.

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