7shifts Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Manage restaurant schedules and staff shifts with your AI agent.
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Why people use 7shifts
7Shifts Restaurant Workforce Management
This Connector changes that by letting you handle it all in one place. You just tell your agent what needs to happen, and it talks directly to 7shifts. You get your schedule balanced and your staff updated without ever having to click a single button in a dashboard.
What Vinkius changes
You can manage your entire restaurant's workforce through a chat interface instead of manual data entry.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Handling a last-minute call-out
A server calls out sick.
- Real-world use case 02
Onboarding new staff
A new hire starts Monday.
- Real-world use case 03
Checking vacation coverage
An owner wants to see who's off next week.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete 7shifts capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with 7shifts.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through 7shifts.
- 01 Capability
List time off
See all pending or approved time-off requests. This makes it easy to track who's away from work.
- 02 Capability
List employees
Get a full list of every staff member in your 7shifts account. It helps you quickly see who's on the team.
- 03 Capability
Create employee
Add a new staff member to your account with their name and email. This keeps your records current without manual entry.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through 7shifts.
- 04 Capability
List shifts
Pull up the current work shifts for any date or location. Use this to see who's working right now.
- 05 Capability
Create shift
Assign a new work shift to a specific employee for a set time. It handles the scheduling for you instantly.
- 06 Capability
List locations
View all your restaurant locations, departments, and roles. Use this to organize your multi-unit operations.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask 7shifts to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use 7shifts from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it 7shifts, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable 7shifts for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the 7shifts URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable 7shifts in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"7shifts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using 7shifts
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using 7shifts, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"7shifts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using 7shifts
Ask Copilot: "Using 7shifts, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"7shifts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using 7shifts
Open Cascade and ask: "Using 7shifts, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"7shifts": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using 7shifts
Ask Cline: "Using 7shifts, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add 7shifts --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zL4cqEbFxJgmPj6NZk0TM3sjYGg7WS3Jam0ROKfP/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using 7shifts
Ask Claude: "Using 7shifts, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work 7shifts can move forward.
This is for restaurant owners and managers who are tired of spending hours on spreadsheets and manual scheduling. It's for anyone who needs to keep the floor staffed without the headache of constant tab-switching.
Restaurant Manager
Handles daily shift changes and covers for call-outs on the fly.
Business Owner
Monitors labor costs and staffing levels across multiple locations.
HR Coordinator
Manages employee records and processes time-off requests.
Operations Lead
Audits schedules to ensure every department is properly staffed.
Build the capability set
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Before you connect
Questions about 7shifts.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the 7shifts MCP help me manage my restaurant staff?
Yes, it connects your 7shifts account to your AI agent so you can manage employee profiles, schedules, and time-off requests using natural language.
How does the 7shifts MCP handle multiple restaurant locations?
It can see all your locations, departments, and roles, allowing you to check shifts or add staff across your entire business.
Can I use the 7shifts MCP to create new work shifts?
You can tell your agent to assign a new shift to a specific employee for a set date and time, and it will update 7shifts automatically.
Will the 7shifts MCP help with my restaurant's time-off requests?
Yes, you can ask your agent to list all pending or approved time-off requests to see who will be away from work.
Is the 7shifts MCP good for restaurant owners?
It's designed for owners who need to monitor labor costs and staffing levels across multiple sites without manual data entry.
Can I add new employees using the 7shifts MCP?
You can just tell your agent to create a new staff profile with a name and email, and it handles the rest.
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.
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.
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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