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Bring Staff Scheduling
to VS Code Copilot

Learn how to connect 7shifts to VS Code Copilot and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

Create EmployeeCreate ShiftGet Account InfoGet EmployeeList DepartmentsList EmployeesList LocationsList RolesList SchedulesList ShiftsList Time PunchesList Webhooks
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ChatGPT Claude Perplexity

What is the 7shifts MCP Server?

Connect your 7shifts restaurant management account to any AI agent and simplify how you coordinate your workforce, manage shift assignments, and track labor costs through natural conversation.

What you can do

  • Employee Management — List all staff members, create new employee profiles, and retrieve detailed metadata for individual users.
  • Shift Coordination — Create, list, and monitor work assignments across different locations and departments.
  • Schedule Oversight — List all work weeks (schedules) to understand your staffing coverage and planning.
  • Labor Tracking — List actual time punches to monitor clock-in/out times and verify labor compliance.
  • Organization Control — Query business locations, employee roles, and departments to manage your restaurant's structure.
  • Operational Visibility — Check account status and monitor configured webhooks for real-time schedule events.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server 2. Enter your 7shifts Company GUID and Token (found in your developer settings) 3. Start managing your restaurant team from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is it for?

  • Restaurant Managers — quickly retrieve staff lists and verify shift coverage via simple AI commands.
  • Operations Teams — create new work assignments and monitor time clock entries directly from the workspace.
  • Business Owners — get instant bird's-eye views of active shifts and team structure via the AI assistant.

Built-in capabilities (12)

create_employee

Create a new employee

create_shift

Create a new shift

get_account_info

Get my profile

get_employee

Get employee details

list_departments

List departments

list_employees

List all employees

list_locations

List business locations

list_roles

List employee roles

list_schedules

List all schedules

list_shifts

List all shifts

list_time_punches

List time clock entries

list_webhooks

List active webhooks

Why VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings 7shifts data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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    VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

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    Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

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    Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

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    GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

See it in action

7shifts in VS Code Copilot

AI Agent→Vinkius
High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

7shifts and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect 7shifts to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

3,400+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself3,400+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for 7shifts in VS Code Copilot

The 7shifts MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 12 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

Use with Your AI Agent View full 7shifts details →
7shifts
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures 7shifts for VS Code Copilot

Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the 7shifts MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can I see all the active shifts for a specific employee via AI?

Yes! Use the list_shifts tool and provide the optional user_id. Your agent will retrieve the complete work history and future assignments for that specific person.

02

How do I create a new work shift using the agent?

Use the create_shift action. You'll need to provide the Location ID, and the start and end times in ISO 8601 format (e.g., 2024-12-01T10:00:00Z).

03

Is it possible to check real-time clock-in data via AI?

Absolutely. Use the list_time_punches query. The agent will retrieve the history of actual clock-in and clock-out events, allowing you to verify labor compliance instantly.

04

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

05

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

06

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

07

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.

08

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.