7shifts MCP Server for Mastra AI 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect 7shifts through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"7shifts": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "7shifts Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with 7shifts " +
"using 6 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with 7shifts?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and 7shifts tool infrastructure. Connect 6 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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 Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the 7shifts MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 6 tools from 7shifts via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the 7shifts MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with 7shifts through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add 7shifts without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every 7shifts tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
7shifts + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the 7shifts MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query 7shifts, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed 7shifts as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query 7shifts on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using 7shifts tools alongside other MCP servers
7shifts MCP Tools for Mastra AI (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect 7shifts to Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI 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 Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting 7shifts to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcp7shifts + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating 7shifts MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect 7shifts to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.