How to Use the 7shifts MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I install the 7shifts server in Cursor?

Add the server configuration to your project's .cursor/mcp.json file. Enable Agent mode in your editor chat, and your agent will immediately gain access to your scheduling tools.

Q: Can Cursor modify my employee roster in 7shifts?

Yes, the createemployee tool allows your agent to write new profiles to your roster. You must grant the agent permission in your editor before it executes any write operations.

Q: How does Cursor handle 7shifts date formats?

The listshifts tool returns ISO 8601 timestamps for all scheduled hours. Cursor reads these strings directly, allowing your agent to format and parse the dates to match your local codebase requirements.

Write code that interacts with your restaurant roster using Cursor and this MCP Server to pull live 7shifts data.

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Write live restaurant data integrations inside Cursor

The `list_employees` tool retrieves your complete staff directory directly into your editor's active context. Your agent uses this live roster to write, test, and debug custom tools without relying on static mock data. When you write custom internal tools, Cursor reads the actual structure of your team directory. This ensures your code handles real employee profiles and email formats correctly on the first run.

Build custom scheduling logic with this MCP Server

The `create_shift` tool programs new work shifts into your team's live calendar. Your agent writes scheduling scripts that call this tool, passing the required user IDs and ISO 8601 timestamps directly from your codebase. You can verify your scheduling logic instantly by letting Cursor run the tool. It inserts a test shift into your development roster, letting you confirm your date-parsing code works before you deploy.

Validate location configurations during development

The `list_locations` tool fetches all departments, roles, and physical venues configured in your account. Cursor reads this structural data to help you map internal database IDs to your actual restaurant setup. This stops you from hardcoding IDs that might change. Your agent queries the live endpoints to build dynamic dropdowns or mapping tables directly in your editor.

Setup guide

Set up 7shifts MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the 7shifts MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent 7shifts transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the 7shifts tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about 7shifts MCP in Cursor

Add the server configuration to your project's `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Enable Agent mode in your editor chat, and your agent will immediately gain access to your scheduling tools.

Yes, the `create_employee` tool allows your agent to write new profiles to your roster. You must grant the agent permission in your editor before it executes any write operations.

The `list_shifts` tool returns ISO 8601 timestamps for all scheduled hours. Cursor reads these strings directly, allowing your agent to format and parse the dates to match your local codebase requirements.

You control access through your API token scopes. If your token only has read access, the MCP tools will fail safely, preventing accidental writes to your live roster.

Your employee emails and shift times are transmitted through a secure V8 MCP sandbox. No roster data is cached or used for training models, keeping your restaurant's operational details private.

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