• SYNCED
  • VERIFIED
  • CONFIRMED
  • HUMAN

How to change store operating hours with your AI

Connect iFood to your AI client once. From then on, you just tell your agent when you want to open or close.

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Short answer

How can I change my iFood hours using AI?

Just tell your AI client what new times you need. It will fetch your current schedule and apply the updates you request. You'll see the new hours reflected in iFood immediately.

The results

What changes in your account

Your agent handles the data entry so you don't have to.

SYNCED

Updated schedule

The AI applies your requested opening and closing times. Your iFood profile stays current with your actual availability.

VERIFIED

Current status check

The agent pulls your existing settings first. This ensures the new times you ask for are applied to the right schedule.

CONFIRMED

Schedule accuracy

The AI confirms the specific days and times you requested. You get a clear confirmation that the update worked.

HUMAN

Manual control

You still manage your menu and pricing through the iFood portal. The AI only touches the operating hours.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent translates your plain English instructions into iFood updates.

  1. Read current hours

    The agent checks your existing iFood schedule to understand your current setup.

    get_business_hours

  2. Process request

    The agent interprets your instructions for holiday shifts or new daily times.

    get_business_hours

  3. Apply new times

    The agent sends the updated opening and closing times to your iFood account.

    update_business_hours

  4. Verify update

    The agent checks the system to make sure the new hours are active.

    get_business_hours

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger your iFood updates.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the days and times for your actual store needs.

iFood Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BCe2POCfPPEPbRthQjO49o0zMQWAykrX1XtNowsp/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 — iFood capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ifood-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BCe2POCfPPEPbRthQjO49o0zMQWAykrX1XtNowsp/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Change my iFood store hours to 9 AM to 5 PM for Monday through Friday.

  • We are closing early this Sunday; set our hours to 10 AM to 2 PM.

  • Update my holiday hours for December 25th to be closed all day.

  • What are my current business hours on iFood right now?

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect iFood once, then ask.

Link your account through Vinkius. Your login stays encrypted, and you can start using the tools immediately.

Connect iFood to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my menu prices?

    No. This tool only manages business hours.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my store profile?

    No. The AI can only update or get business hours.

  • 03

    Can I set different hours for every day?

    Yes. You can specify unique opening and closing times for each day of the week.

  • 04

    Will the AI change my store name?

    No. The AI is limited to managing your operating hours.

  • 05

    Does the AI handle holiday closures?

    Yes. You can tell the AI to set your store as closed for specific dates.

  • More questions about iFood? The Connector page answers them. See everything the iFood Connector can do

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