Can I create a new work shift through the agent?

Yes. Use the `create_shift` tool and provide the employee ID, start/end times, and location ID. Your agent will add the shift to the 7shifts schedule immediately.

How do I list all restaurant locations?

Use the `list_locations` tool. Your agent will retrieve all restaurant locations, departments, and roles configured in your 7shifts account.

Can I see who is currently requesting time off?

Absolutely. Use the `list_time_off` tool to retrieve all pending and approved time-off requests from your staff for auditing purposes.

7shifts MCP Server for Cursor 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
    "7shifts": {
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    }
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}

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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.

Cursor's Agent mode turns 7shifts into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from 7shifts and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the 7shifts MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using 7shifts

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using 7shifts, help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the 7shifts MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with 7shifts through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

7shifts + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the 7shifts MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

7shifts MCP Tools for Cursor (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect 7shifts to Cursor 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 Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor

Common issues when connecting 7shifts to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

7shifts + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating 7shifts MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.