How to Use the 7shifts MCP in CrewAI

Q: Can CrewAI agents coordinate to resolve 7shifts scheduling conflicts?

Yes. A manager agent can detect conflicts using listtimeoff, then task a scheduler agent with calling createshift to cover the empty slot.

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Collaborative Shift Planning with CrewAI

The `list_shifts` tool gives your agent crew a complete view of the current weekly schedule. A scheduling coordinator agent analyzes the coverage while a compliance agent checks for overtime violations. Once the plan is verified, the coordinator agent calls `create_shift` to assign the slots. This multi-agent setup ensures your schedule respects labor laws without human supervision.

Automated Onboarding and Profile Management

The `create_employee` tool allows your HR agent to set up new hires as soon as they sign their contracts. The agent pulls details from your hiring pipeline and creates the profile inside 7shifts. A second agent then runs `list_locations` to assign the new hire to the correct departments and roles. This handoff happens behind the scenes using CrewAI's shared memory.

Intelligent Conflict Resolution via MCP Server

The `list_time_off` tool feeds pending leave requests directly into your operations crew. Your agents compare these requests against scheduled shifts to identify potential coverage gaps. If a conflict arises, the crew collaborates to find a replacement. They automatically draft and assign a new shift to an available employee, keeping the restaurant fully staffed.

Setup guide

Set up 7shifts MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically.
3

Kick off your crew
Create a Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke 7shifts tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="7shifts Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze 7shifts data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct 7shifts access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent 7shifts transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters

server_params = SseServerParameters(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
    agent = Agent(
        role="7shifts Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze 7shifts data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct 7shifts access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent 7shifts transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

    crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
    result = crew.kickoff()
    print(result)

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Common questions about 7shifts MCP in CrewAI

You can pass the Vinkius HTTP URL directly in your CrewAI agent's config list. The framework configures the connection automatically so your agents can call the tools.

Yes. A manager agent can detect conflicts using `list_time_off`, then task a scheduler agent with calling `create_shift` to cover the empty slot.

It does. You can set up a supervisor agent that reviews scheduling plans before subordinate agents write them to the API.

Use the HTTP server configuration class with a tool filter to restrict access. This prevents specific agents from executing write operations like `create_employee`.

Vinkius handles the MCP connection via secure, ephemeral tokens in an isolated V8 sandbox. Your employee contact info and shift histories are never stored or exposed to external networks.

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