7shifts MCP Server
Restaurant workforce management — manage employee schedules, time-off, and staff profiles via AI.
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What is the 7shifts MCP Server?
The 7shifts MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to 7shifts via 6 tools. Restaurant workforce management — manage employee schedules, time-off, and staff profiles via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate 7shifts
Ask your AI agent "List all employees for my restaurant." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 6 tools connected to real 7shifts data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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7shifts MCP Server capabilities
6 toolsRequires name and email. Create a new staff profile inside 7shifts with basic contact information
Requires user_id, location_id, and ISO 8601 start/end times. Assign a new work shift to a 7shifts employee for a specific date and time
Retrieve all employees registered in the 7shifts company account
Retrieve all locations, departments, and roles configured in the 7shifts account
Retrieve scheduled work shifts from 7shifts, filterable by date or location
Retrieve pending or approved employee time-off requests from 7shifts
What the 7shifts MCP Server unlocks
Connect your 7shifts account to your AI agent to streamline restaurant workforce management. From creating weekly schedules to auditing employee time-off requests, your agent handles staffing operations through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Employee Management — List all staff members, create new profiles, and manage employee technical details
- Scheduling & Shifts — Create, view, and update work shifts for your entire team across different locations
- Time-Off Requests — Audit pending or approved time-off and submit new requests on behalf of employees
- Labor Tracking — Access time punch data and monitor clock-in/out patterns for payroll accuracy
- Location Organization — Manage multiple restaurant locations, departments, and roles seamlessly
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your 7shifts API Key
3. Start managing your restaurant's schedule and staff through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Restaurant Managers — build weekly schedules and handle staff changes without manual spreadsheet work
- Business Owners — monitor labor costs and employee attendance across multiple locations
- HR Coordinators — manage employee records and time-off requests efficiently
- Operations Leads — automate staffing reports and schedule notifications
Frequently asked questions about the 7shifts MCP Server
Can I create a new work shift through the agent?
Yes. Use the create_shift tool and provide the employee ID, start/end times, and location ID. Your agent will add the shift to the 7shifts schedule immediately.
How do I list all restaurant locations?
Use the list_locations tool. Your agent will retrieve all restaurant locations, departments, and roles configured in your 7shifts account.
Can I see who is currently requesting time off?
Absolutely. Use the list_time_off tool to retrieve all pending and approved time-off requests from your staff for auditing purposes.
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