Bring Workforce Management
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect 7shifts to Cursor and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the 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.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your 7shifts API Key
- Start managing your restaurant's schedule and staff through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Restaurant Managers — build weekly schedules and handle staff changes without manual spreadsheet work
- Business Owners — monitor labor costs and employee attendance across multiple locations
- HR Coordinators — manage employee records and time-off requests efficiently
- Operations Leads — automate staffing reports and schedule notifications
Built-in capabilities (6)
Requires name and email. Create a new staff profile inside 7shifts with basic contact information
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
Retrieve all employees registered in the 7shifts company account
Retrieve all locations, departments, and roles configured in the 7shifts account
Retrieve scheduled work shifts from 7shifts, filterable by date or location
Retrieve pending or approved employee time-off requests from 7shifts
Why Cursor?
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.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
7shifts in Cursor
Why run 7shifts with Vinkius?
The 7shifts connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect 7shifts using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
7shifts and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect 7shifts to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
7shifts for Cursor
Every request between Cursor and 7shifts is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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