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Use 7shifts MCP with your AI agent to manage restaurant staffing, track labor costs, and coordinate shifts through a simple chat interface.
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Manage restaurant staffing and labor costs through your AI client.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
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What AI agents can do with 7shifts MCP: 12 Tools for Restaurant Scheduling
Use these 12 tools to manage staff, schedules, and labor tracking in 7shifts through your AI agent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
List locations
Use list_locations to view all business locations connected to your account. This helps you manage multiple sites from one place.
List roles
Use list_roles to see the different employee roles available for your team. Use this to check what positions you have open.
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.
List shifts
Use list_shifts to see a complete list of all shifts across your locations. Use this to monitor daily assignments easily.
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.
List webhooks
Use list_webhooks to see the active webhooks configured for your account events. This lets you monitor real-time schedule updates.
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Every agent action is visible, approved, and auditable. Nothing runs outside your governance.
Absolute agent control
Fine-grained permissions for every agent, MCP, and tool. Instantly revoke access and audit every execution.
Cost control per token
Spend broken down to the token, tool, and agent. Budgets and hard limits. No surprise invoices.
Managed & monitored infra
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Data protection, DLP by design
Sensitive data is filtered before reaching the model. Access is governed so agents receive only the information they're allowed to use.
Token optimization, real savings
Lower AI costs by delivering the right context instead of unnecessary tools. Better accuracy, faster responses, and fewer wasted tokens.
7shifts MCP for Restaurant Labor Tracking
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.
Restaurant Manager
Checks shift coverage and staff availability during a busy lunch rush to ensure the floor is fully staffed.
Operations Director
Monitors labor compliance and clock-in data across multiple locations to keep costs in check.
Business Owner
Gets a quick summary of the week's schedule and team structure to plan for upcoming holidays or events.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 MCP 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 tool 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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