7shifts MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add 7shifts as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add 7shifts --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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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.
Claude Code registers 7shifts as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where 7shifts data drives decisions without human intervention.
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 Claude Code 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 Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the 7shifts MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using 7shifts
Ask Claude: "Using 7shifts, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the 7shifts MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with 7shifts through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using 7shifts tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
7shifts + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the 7shifts MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed 7shifts tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query 7shifts nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe 7shifts outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query 7shifts status endpoints and alert on anomalies
7shifts MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect 7shifts to Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Common issues when connecting 7shifts to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
7shifts + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating 7shifts MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect 7shifts with your favorite client
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Connect 7shifts to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.