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Connect 7shifts to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Automate staffing operations using natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 6 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through 7shifts.

  1. 01

    List employees

    Retrieves a full list of every staff member registered in your 7shifts account.

  2. 02

    List locations

    Gathers all configured locations, departments, and roles within your 7shifts account.

  3. 03

    List shifts

    Pulls scheduled work shifts from 7shifts, allowing you to filter the results by specific dates or locations.

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04-06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through 7shifts.

  1. 04

    Create employee

    Creates a new staff profile in 7shifts using basic contact information like the employee's name and email.

  2. 05

    Create shift

    Assigns a new work shift to a specific 7shifts employee, requiring the user ID, location ID, and start/end times.

  3. 06

    List time off

    Checks for pending or already approved time-off requests for your staff.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Handling Schedule Changes

A server calls your agent and says, 'I need to swap my shift with John next Tuesday.' The agent processes the change immediately.

02

Payroll Preparation

You ask the agent to check all time punch data for the past week. It returns a clean report detailing clock-in/out patterns for payroll.

03

Onboarding New Staff

You need to add a new hire. You prompt the agent to create a new staff profile, providing only their name and email.

04

Multi-Site Oversight

You need to know the total number of active staff across all five locations. You ask the agent, and it retrieves the count.

Automate a task

Put 7shifts to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

7shifts works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put 7shifts to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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932ms average. Fast in production.

7shifts is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1094ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
771ms
Slowest day
1094ms
14-day trend
Improving-9%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 6 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of 7shifts, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with 7shifts. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

7shifts Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — 7shifts capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "7shifts-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up 7shifts in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work 7shifts owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for anyone running a restaurant operation, from single-site managers to multi-location corporate owners. It moves staffing management out of spreadsheets and into natural conversation, letting you focus on service, not data entry.

  • 01

    Restaurant Managers

    Use it to build weekly schedules and handle staff changes without manual spreadsheet work.

  • 02

    Business Owners

    Monitor labor costs and employee attendance across multiple locations from a single prompt.

  • 03

    HR Coordinators

    Manage employee records and time-off requests efficiently, keeping your HR data current.

  • 04

    Operations Leads

    Automate staffing reports and schedule notifications, giving you a clear view of labor needs.

FAQ

Questions 7shifts owners ask.

  • 01

    Does this MCP handle multiple restaurant locations?

    Yes. The MCP is designed to manage multiple locations, departments, and roles. You can ask the agent to pull data or create shifts across your entire network of sites.

  • 02

    What kind of data can I get about my staff?

    You can access employee profiles, view the full staff roster, and get details on their roles and contact information. It keeps your staff data centralized.

  • 03

    Can I use this for payroll purposes?

    The MCP accesses time punch data, which is crucial for payroll accuracy. It lets you monitor clock-in and clock-out patterns, making payroll reporting easier.

  • 04

    Is this just a list of features, or can it actually make changes?

    It's an active connector. You don't just view data; you can tell your agent to create a new employee, assign a shift, or check time-off status, and it executes the action.

  • 05

    Can I create a new work shift through the agent?

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

  • 06

    How do I list all restaurant locations?

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

  • 07

    Can I see who is currently requesting time off?

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

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