Does this MCP work with Claude or Cursor?

Yes. You connect your preferred AI client, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, through the Vinkius Marketplace. Since Vinkius hosts the MCP, any compatible client can access the capabilities after you connect your credentials.

Can I see which locations I manage?

Absolutely. You can use the MCP to list all business locations connected to your account. This helps you understand the full scope of your restaurant's physical presence.

Is this just for viewing data?

No. You can take action with this MCP. You can create new employees, generate shifts, and even list time punches, making it a full management capability.

What if I need to check my account status?

The MCP includes capabilities to check your account status and list active webhooks. This gives you operational visibility into how the system is running.

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

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

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).

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.

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Connect 7shifts (Alternative) 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. Coordinate staff and track labor costs instantly.

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

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.

V8 Isolate01

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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through 7shifts.

01
List employees
Retrieves a list of all staff members currently in your 7shifts account.
02
Get account info
Fetches basic details about your 7shifts account profile.
03
List departments
Lists all departments set up within your restaurant structure.
04
List schedules
Retrieves a list of all existing work schedules for the business.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through 7shifts.

05
List webhooks
Shows you which webhooks are currently active and configured.
06
Create employee
Adds a brand new employee profile to the 7shifts system.
07
Create shift
Generates and assigns a new work shift for a specific employee.
08
Get employee
Pulls detailed information for a specific employee by name or ID.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through 7shifts.

09
List locations
Lists all physical business locations connected to your account.
10
List roles
Retrieves a list of defined employee roles (e.g., Manager, Server).
11
List shifts
Provides a comprehensive list of all scheduled shifts.
12
List time punches
Retrieves a log of all time clock entries, showing who clocked in and out.

Real work

What teams actually run

Checking Weekly Coverage

You need to know if the kitchen department is staffed enough next week. Ask the MCP to list all schedules for that department.

Handling Last-Minute Changes

A server calls out sick. Use the MCP to create a new shift for a replacement employee immediately.

Auditing Payroll Hours

You suspect a time card error. Ask the MCP to list time punches for a specific employee to verify clock-in/out times.

Onboarding New Staff

A new hire starts next week. Use the MCP to create their employee profile and assign their initial shifts.

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.

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.

Observed, not estimated

914ms average. Fast in production.

7shifts is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1110ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 764ms
Slowest day: 1110ms
14-day trend: Slowing+12%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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_YfzmG87Ql6bKzAtCWOlqazhDW26vc2kXvN5rGqdT/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — 7shifts capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "7shifts-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YfzmG87Ql6bKzAtCWOlqazhDW26vc2kXvN5rGqdT/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 built for anyone who manages a team in a restaurant setting. If your job involves coordinating staff, tracking hours, or managing labor costs, this capability works for you. It moves scheduling and HR tasks out of the platform and into your natural conversation flow.

01
Restaurant Manager
Quickly retrieve staff lists and verify shift coverage using simple AI commands.
02
Operations Team Lead
Create new work assignments and monitor time clock entries directly from your workspace.
03
Business Owner
Get instant, high-level views of active shifts and overall team structure via your AI client.

FAQ

Questions 7shifts owners ask.

01
Does this MCP work with Claude or Cursor?
Yes. You connect your preferred AI client, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf, through the Vinkius Marketplace. Since Vinkius hosts the MCP, any compatible client can access the capabilities after you connect your credentials.
02
Can I see which locations I manage?
Absolutely. You can use the MCP to list all business locations connected to your account. This helps you understand the full scope of your restaurant's physical presence.
03
Is this just for viewing data?
No. You can take action with this MCP. You can create new employees, generate shifts, and even list time punches, making it a full management capability.
04
What if I need to check my account status?
The MCP includes capabilities to check your account status and list active webhooks. This gives you operational visibility into how the system is running.
05
Can I see all the active shifts for a specific employee via AI?
Yes! Use the list_shifts capability and provide the optional user_id. Your agent will retrieve the complete work history and future assignments for that specific person.
06
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).
07
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.

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List employees

Get account info

List departments

List schedules

05-08

List webhooks

Create employee

Create shift

Get employee

09-12

List locations

List roles

List shifts

List time punches

What teams actually run

Checking Weekly Coverage

Handling Last-Minute Changes

Auditing Payroll Hours

Onboarding New Staff

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

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Does this MCP work with Claude or Cursor?

Can I see which locations I manage?

Is this just for viewing data?

What if I need to check my account status?

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

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

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

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