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7shifts Connector for AI agents.

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Manage restaurant staffing and labor costs through your AI client.

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Why people use 7shifts

7Shifts for Restaurant Labor Tracking

This Connector changes that by letting you just ask your AI client for the status. You get the specific answers you need, like who's clocked in or what the schedule looks like, without ever leaving your chat interface.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Cursor
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Windsurf

What Vinkius changes

You get to manage your entire restaurant workforce through a chat interface instead of a complex web portal.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    The Last Minute Call Out

    A server calls out 30 minutes before a shift.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    The Labor Audit

    An owner wants to know if they're overstaffed.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    New Location Launch

    An ops lead needs to set up a new branch.

Complete set · 12capabilities

The complete 7shifts capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with 7shifts.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through 7shifts.

  1. 01 Capability

    List employees

    Use list_employees to get a full list of every staff member in your restaurant. It lets you see your entire team at a glance.

  2. 02 Capability

    List time punches

    Use list_time_punches to check actual clock-in and clock-out entries. This is great for monitoring real-time attendance and compliance.

  3. 03 Capability

    Create employee

    Use create_employee to add a new staff member to your 7shifts account. It makes onboarding new hires much faster than manual data entry.

  4. 04 Capability

    Create shift

    Use create_shift to generate a new work assignment for a specific time and location. This helps you fill gaps in your schedule on the fly.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through 7shifts.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get account info

    Use get_account_info to retrieve your current profile details. This helps verify your account is properly linked to your AI agent.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get employee

    Use get_employee to pull specific metadata and details for a single staff member. It's the fastest way to check a specific person's info.

  3. 07 Capability

    List departments

    Use list_departments to see a breakdown of all departments within your organization. This gives you a clear view of your restaurant's structure.

  4. 08 Capability

    List locations

    Use list_locations to view all business locations connected to your account. This helps you manage multiple sites from one place.

Capability set03 / 03

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through 7shifts.

  1. 09 Capability

    List roles

    Use list_roles to see the different employee roles available for your team. Use this to check what positions you have open.

  2. 10 Capability

    List schedules

    Use list_schedules to pull all work weeks and schedules for your staffing plan. This lets you see your coverage across the calendar.

  3. 11 Capability

    List shifts

    Use list_shifts to see a complete list of all shifts across your locations. Use this to monitor daily assignments easily.

  4. 12 Capability

    List webhooks

    Use list_webhooks to see the active webhooks configured for your account events. This lets you monitor real-time schedule updates.

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.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it 7shifts, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable 7shifts for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work 7shifts can move forward.

Built around the request

For restaurant owners and floor managers who are tired of manual scheduling and constant 'who's working?' questions. It's for the person who needs to see the big picture of labor costs and staffing levels without the friction of a traditional UI.

01

Restaurant Manager

Checks shift coverage and staff availability during a busy lunch rush to ensure the floor is fully staffed.

02

Operations Director

Monitors labor compliance and clock-in data across multiple locations to keep costs in check.

03

Business Owner

Gets a quick summary of the week's schedule and team structure to plan for upcoming holidays or events.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 6 capabilities

7shifts

Restaurant workforce management. manage employee schedules, time-off, and staff profiles via AI.

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02 10 capabilities

Homebase

Automate employee scheduling and time tracking via Homebase. manage shifts, locations, and timecards directly from any AI agent.

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03 10 capabilities

Deputy

Equip your AI agent to manage employee rosters, track timesheets, and monitor leave requests via the Deputy API.

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04 20 capabilities

Humanity

Manage workforce scheduling, employee shifts, and team communication via Humanity. list employees, manage locations, and track shifts directly from any AI agent.

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05 10 capabilities

Envoy

Manage workplace operations via Envoy. register visitors, book desks and rooms, track deliveries, and monitor office capacity directly from any AI agent.

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06 7 capabilities

Dime.Scheduler

Plan field service teams visually with drag-and-drop scheduling that connects to your ERP for real-time resource allocation.

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Before you connect

Questions about 7shifts.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What can I do with the 7shifts MCP?

You can use it to manage your restaurant's staff, view work schedules, and track labor costs through a simple chat interface with your AI agent.

How does the 7shifts MCP help with restaurant staffing?

It lets you quickly see who is scheduled to work, check who's clocked in, and create new shifts or staff profiles without navigating a complex dashboard.

Can I use the 7shifts MCP to see who's working right now?

Yes, you can ask your agent to check real-time clock-in data to see exactly who is on the clock at any of your locations.

How do I set up the 7shifts MCP for my restaurant?

Just subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and enter your Company GUID and Token from your 7shifts developer settings to connect your data.

Can the 7shifts MCP manage multiple locations?

Yes, it can view and manage business locations, departments, and shifts across all the different sites connected to your account.

Does the 7shifts MCP track employee clock-in times?

It does. You can use it to retrieve and monitor actual time punches to ensure your team is following your labor compliance rules.

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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