How to Use the 7shifts MCP in Mastra AI

Q: How do I register the 7shifts tools inside a Mastra AI agent?

Install @mastra/mcp and instantiate the MCP client with the Vinkius URL. You can then spread the tools returned by the client directly into your agent definition.

Q: How do I query multiple restaurant locations in a single run?

Your agent calls listlocations to get all active venues. From there, it loops through each location ID to gather current shift data.

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Automated Shift Coverage with Mastra AI

The `create_shift` tool integrates directly into your Mastra workflows to handle last-minute schedule changes. When a worker calls out, your agent triggers a workflow to find a replacement and assign the open slot. Mastra handles conditional logic, checking `list_employees` to find qualified staff who aren't already working. If the first worker declines, the workflow automatically retries with the next candidate.

Automated Time-Off Approval Pipelines

The `list_time_off` tool lets your workflow engine scan for new leave requests on a set schedule. The agent evaluates the request against current staffing levels to determine if the restaurant will be short-staffed. If the request fits the schedule, the workflow logs the approval. If it causes a conflict, the system flags it for manager review using Mastra's human-in-the-loop features.

Multi-Location Roster Syncing via MCP Server

The `list_locations` tool retrieves your complete organizational hierarchy, including departments and roles. Your agent uses this data to map staff members to their correct home bases. When onboarding new staff, `create_employee` pushes their profile details into the specific department. The workflow retries automatically if the network drops, ensuring no onboarding steps are skipped.

Setup guide

Set up 7shifts MCP in Mastra AI

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+ and a TypeScript project
@mastra/mcp + @mastra/core packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/mcp @mastra/core plus your preferred model provider (e.g. @ai-sdk/openai).
2

Configure the MCPClient
Create an MCPClient with your Vinkius endpoint as a URL object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Discover and inject tools
Call mcpClient.listTools() and spread the result into your agent's tools object. All 7shifts tools become native Mastra tools.
4

Run with any model
Swap openai("gpt-4o") for any AI SDK-compatible provider. Call agent.generate() and the agent routes tool calls through MCP automatically.

agent.ts

import { MCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";

const mcpClient = new MCPClient({
  id: "7shifts-mcp-client",
  servers: {
    "7shifts-mcp": {
      url: new URL(
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
      ),
    },
  },
});

const agent = new Agent({
  name: "7shifts Agent",
  model: openai("gpt-4o"),
  instructions: "You have access to 7shifts tools.",
  tools: {
    ...(await mcpClient.listTools()),
  },
});

const result = await agent.generate(
  "List recent 7shifts transactions"
);
console.log(result.text);

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Common questions about 7shifts MCP in Mastra AI

Install `@mastra/mcp` and instantiate the MCP client with the Vinkius URL. You can then spread the tools returned by the client directly into your agent definition.

Yes, Mastra has a built-in workflow engine that automatically retries calls like `create_shift` if the API rate limit is hit.

You can configure Mastra's tool approval setting to pause the workflow. This ensures a manager approves any new shift before the agent commits it.

Your agent calls `list_locations` to get all active venues. From there, it loops through each location ID to gather current shift data.

Vinkius runs the MCP Server in an isolated, zero-trust V8 sandbox. Your API keys are encrypted at rest, and no employee names or contact details are logged.

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