How to Use the 7shifts MCP in VS Code Copilot
Bring 7shifts workforce data into your team's VS Code Copilot environment.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect 7shifts MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect 7shifts to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Team-wide 7shifts tools for VS Code Copilot
Commit your configuration to the repo so everyone on your team uses the same `list_shifts` queries. It keeps your engineering workflow consistent. Standardizing how you access `list_locations` prevents configuration drift across your dev environments.
Manage employees via VS Code Copilot
Update your team roster using `create_employee` without leaving your IDE. It makes onboarding new developers or staff members a simple chat command. Use `list_roles` to ensure the correct access levels are set for every new hire.
Audit labor hours in VS Code Copilot
Run `list_time_punches` to review team hours for your sprint reports. It provides the exact data you need for your labor metrics. Combine this with `list_departments` to see which areas of your business are consuming the most resources.
Set up 7shifts MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create.vscode/mcp.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the 7shifts MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your
.vscode/mcp.json. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Switch to Agent mode
Open Copilot Chat (
Cmd+Shift+I/Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes. - 4
Verify the connection
In the Copilot Chat input, type
#to list available tools. You should see the 7shifts tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent 7shifts transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"7shifts-alternative-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by 7shifts. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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