How to Use the 7shifts MCP in Windsurf
Stop manual scheduling. Let Windsurf handle your 7shifts workforce data through the Model Context Protocol.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect 7shifts MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect 7shifts to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Windsurf manages your staff profiles
Cascade builds your crew roster by calling `create_employee`. It takes the name and email you provide and registers them in your account instantly. Stop switching tabs to add new hires. Windsurf handles the entry so you stay focused on your code.
Automate shifts with the 7shifts MCP Server
Cascade calculates shift times and uses `create_shift` to post them to the calendar. It pulls your current location and user IDs to ensure the slot goes to the right person. This MCP Server lets the agent handle the logistics. It links your logic directly to the restaurant floor.
Query your workforce data inside Windsurf
Use natural language to ask about your team. Cascade runs `list_employees` or `list_time_off` to pull the exact details you need for your report. It filters through the noise. You get the raw data back in the chat window without leaving your workspace.
Set up 7shifts MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the 7shifts MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
- 4
Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my 7shifts payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the 7shifts tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"7shifts-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about 7shifts MCP in Windsurf
Use it with your favorite AI tools
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