How to Use the 7shifts MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the 7shifts config across our team in VS Code Copilot?

You can commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your shared Git repository. This ensures every developer on your team gets instant MCP access to the scheduling tools upon opening the workspace.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot add new employees to 7shifts?

Yes, the createemployee tool allows you to create new profiles by providing a name and email. Your agent executes this command directly from the chat window when you ask it to onboard a user.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot support filtering 7shifts schedules?

The listshifts tool allows you to filter schedules by specific dates or locations. Your agent queries these parameters to show you only the relevant shifts inside your editor.

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Query your roster using this MCP Server

The `list_employees` tool pulls your entire staff list directly into your VS Code Copilot chat panel. Your team can query names, emails, and roles without opening a browser or logging into the management portal. This lets developers building internal tools check user IDs on the fly. You ask the agent for an employee's details, and it returns the exact record from your active database.

Schedule shifts directly from your editor

The `create_shift` tool writes new work assignments directly to your scheduling platform. VS Code Copilot uses this tool to assign hours to specific employees using their unique IDs and target location codes. You can automate roster generation by giving the agent a list of hours. It parses the times, maps them to the right team members, and submits them to the scheduling platform in one step.

Track time-off requests alongside code

The `list_time_off` tool displays all pending and approved vacation requests inside your workspace. VS Code Copilot checks these requests to help you avoid scheduling conflicts when writing custom calendar scripts. By cross-referencing these dates, your team can build smarter internal tools. The agent flags potential scheduling issues before you write them to the live database.

Setup guide

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.json in 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.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about 7shifts MCP in VS Code Copilot

You can commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your shared Git repository. This ensures every developer on your team gets instant MCP access to the scheduling tools upon opening the workspace.

Yes, the `create_employee` tool allows you to create new profiles by providing a name and email. Your agent executes this command directly from the chat window when you ask it to onboard a user.

The `list_shifts` tool allows you to filter schedules by specific dates or locations. Your agent queries these parameters to show you only the relevant shifts inside your editor.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher to support custom MCP tool integrations. Make sure your Copilot extension is fully updated to enable Agent mode.

Your restaurant's staff profiles and schedule details are protected by an ephemeral, zero-trust MCP connection. Vinkius handles the authentication token securely, ensuring your sensitive operational data never leaks into public code environments.

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