7shifts MCP Server for AutoGen 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add 7shifts as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="7shifts_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with 7shifts. "
"6 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About 7shifts MCP Server
Connect your 7shifts account to your AI agent to streamline restaurant workforce management. From creating weekly schedules to auditing employee time-off requests, your agent handles staffing operations through natural conversation.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use 7shifts tools. Connect 6 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Employee Management — List all staff members, create new profiles, and manage employee technical details
- Scheduling & Shifts — Create, view, and update work shifts for your entire team across different locations
- Time-Off Requests — Audit pending or approved time-off and submit new requests on behalf of employees
- Labor Tracking — Access time punch data and monitor clock-in/out patterns for payroll accuracy
- Location Organization — Manage multiple restaurant locations, departments, and roles seamlessly
The 7shifts MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect 7shifts to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the 7shifts MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 6 tools from 7shifts automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the 7shifts MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with 7shifts through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use 7shifts tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign 7shifts tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive 7shifts tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes 7shifts tool responses in an isolated environment
7shifts + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the 7shifts MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries 7shifts while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from 7shifts, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using 7shifts data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process 7shifts responses in a sandboxed execution environment
7shifts MCP Tools for AutoGen (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect 7shifts to AutoGen via MCP:
create_employee
Requires name and email. Create a new staff profile inside 7shifts with basic contact information
create_shift
Requires user_id, location_id, and ISO 8601 start/end times. Assign a new work shift to a 7shifts employee for a specific date and time
list_employees
Retrieve all employees registered in the 7shifts company account
list_locations
Retrieve all locations, departments, and roles configured in the 7shifts account
list_shifts
Retrieve scheduled work shifts from 7shifts, filterable by date or location
list_time_off
Retrieve pending or approved employee time-off requests from 7shifts
Example Prompts for 7shifts in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with 7shifts immediately.
"List all employees for my restaurant."
"Create a shift for employee 456 on Dec 20th from 9 AM to 5 PM at location 123."
"Are there any pending time-off requests?"
Troubleshooting 7shifts MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting 7shifts to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"7shifts + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating 7shifts MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect 7shifts to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.