# 7shifts Staffing MCP for AI Agents MCP > The 7shifts MCP manages all restaurant workforce logistics. Connect your AI agent to instantly handle scheduling, staff profile creation, and time-off management across multiple locations. From checking who's available next week to auditing clock-in data for payroll, this MCP gives you full control over your team's operations using natural conversation. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** workforce-management, employee-scheduling, restaurant-ops, time-off-tracking, staff-management, shift-planning ## Description Managing a restaurant workforce is complex; it’s never just about scheduling shifts. This connector lets your AI agent handle the entire staffing lifecycle through simple chat commands. Need to build next week’s schedule? Tell your agent which departments need coverage and when, and it will create the shifts. Has an employee submitted time-off? Your agent can check pending requests or even process approvals. You'll also keep track of who works where, managing all your department roles and locations in one place. If you use Vinkius, you get access to this 7shifts MCP alongside thousands of other business tools, letting your AI agent handle operations across many systems without needing dozens of separate logins. ## Tools ### list_employees Pulls a complete list of every active staff member registered in your 7shifts account. ### create_employee Adds a new staff profile to 7shifts, requiring only the person's name and email address. ### list_shifts Retrieves all scheduled work shifts, letting you filter results by date or specific location. ### create_shift Assigns a new shift to an employee, specifying the user ID, location ID, and precise start/end times. ### list_time_off Retrieves a summary of all time-off requests that are either pending or already approved by staff. ### list_locations Shows all physical locations, departments, and job roles configured within your entire 7shifts account. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` I need the full roster of staff at the Downtown location. ``` **Response:** ``` **Staff Roster: Downtown Branch** * 🧑 **Jessica Chen** (Manager): 5 years. Email: jchen@example.com. * 👨 **Marcus Jones** (Chef): 3 years. Contact: (555) 123-4567. * 👩 **Sarah Miller** (Server): 1 year. Status: Active You have 18 active staff members here, including hosts and bussers. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What's going on with PTO next month? ``` **Response:** ``` **Time Off Status Check** 🔎 Found **4** pending requests: * Elena Rodriguez: Dec 22 - Dec 24 (3 days) * David Kim: Jan 1 - Jan 3 (3 days) * Marcus Jones: Nov 15 (1 day) Would you like to approve any of these now? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Can we schedule a new shift for David next Friday? ``` **Response:** ``` **Shift Assignment Successful** 📅 **Date:** November 24th, 2023 ⏰ **Time:** 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (8 hours) 📍 **Location:** Downtown Branch ✅ David Kim has been notified of the new shift via the app. Let me know if you need to adjust anything. ``` ## Capabilities ### Manage Staff Records You can retrieve a full list of employees or quickly create brand-new staff profiles with contact details. ### Create and Modify Schedules Assign new work shifts to specific employees at set locations, handling the time slot assignment in minutes. ### Audit Time Off Requests Check for all employee leave requests—both pending approvals and already approved dates. ### Track Location Details See every department, role, and physical location configured within your 7shifts account. ### Review Labor Data Access time punch data to monitor clock-in/out patterns for accurate payroll verification. ## Use Cases ### A staff member quit last minute. The manager asks: 'What shifts need to be covered next week?' The agent runs through `list_shifts` and identifies all open slots, allowing the manager to quickly assign temporary coverage using `create_shift`. ### We opened a new branch. The operations lead asks: 'List everything for the new location.' The agent uses `list_locations`, providing not only the address but also all associated departments and roles configured in 7shifts. ### I need to onboard three new employees. Instead of clicking through forms, the HR coordinator simply asks: 'Add John Doe and Jane Smith.' The agent uses `create_employee` for each person, quickly building out their profiles. ### Staff are complaining about leave tracking. The manager prompts: 'Check all time off requests for December.' The agent runs `list_time_off`, providing a clear breakdown of who needs approval and when the dates fall. ## Benefits - Stop manual scheduling errors. Use the `create_shift` tool to instantly assign new shifts based on required dates, saving you hours of spreadsheet work. - Maintain accurate employee records. The agent handles both listing all staff via `list_employees` and creating new profiles with just a name and email. - Keep HR compliant by auditing time-off requests. Check status using `list_time_off` to instantly see who is approved or pending leave across departments. - Gain full oversight of your business. Use `list_locations` to get a quick overview of every department, role, and site you manage. - Verify payroll accuracy. Access time punch data through the agent's labor tracking capabilities for reliable clock-in/out monitoring. ## How It Works The bottom line is that instead of navigating multiple screens in 7shifts, you just talk to your AI client. 1. First, subscribe to this MCP and provide your 7shifts API Key credentials. 2. Next, connect this key to your preferred AI client (Claude, Cursor, etc.). 3. Finally, ask your agent specific questions—like 'List all staff at the downtown location' or 'Create a shift for Sarah next Tuesday.' — and get instant results. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does 7shifts MCP help with scheduling conflicts?** The MCP helps by giving your agent a single source of truth for all shifts. You can ask it to list current schedules and cross-reference employee availability, so you don't accidentally double-book staff or schedule them when they are already on time off. **Is 7shifts MCP better than just using the website interface?** Yes. Instead of clicking through multiple menus in the website, this MCP lets you talk to your AI client. You ask a natural language question—like 'Add shifts for next week'—and it executes complex tasks immediately. **Can I use 7shifts MCP to manage different store locations?** Absolutely. The tool can retrieve and organize data from all your defined locations, departments, and roles within 7shifts. You treat them all as one system through natural conversation. **What if I need to add a brand new employee profile?** You just tell the agent their name and email address. It handles creating the full staff record in 7shifts for you, so you don't have to log into the platform manually. **Does 7shifts MCP help with payroll prep?** It helps by providing access to time punch data. You can ask your agent to monitor clock-in and clock-out patterns, giving you reliable records needed for accurate labor cost checks. **Are there limits when using 7shifts MCP with my AI client?** The MCP provides direct access to the tools in your account. It handles tasks like listing time off or creating shifts directly through the official API connection, so you are always working with real-time data.