GitScrum/MCP Partner Directory/7shifts MCP

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7shifts MCP + Claude: Automate Staff Scheduling and Labor Costs

Claude uses the 7shifts MCP to pull live staff data, allowing you to generate accurate schedules, track time-off approvals, and monitor labor costs directly within GitScrum. You'll stop hopping between HR platforms just to plan a shift.

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workflow

task.delegate()

Create a task. Delegate to Claude. Get the result on your board.

Create task in GitScrum

You write a ticket: 'Please generate an optimal staff schedule for next week, ensuring coverage for the evening shift at Location B.'

Claude runs 7shifts MCP

Claude autonomously invokes the 7shifts API to retrieve employee lists and current shifts, compiling all necessary data points automatically.

Outcome lands in your GitScrum board

You review the generated schedule draft, which is attached as a comment or new sub-task, ready for final PM approval and distribution.

templates

task.create()

7shifts MCP + Claude: 3 Templates for Your Staff Scheduling Workflow

Copy. Paste into a Claude-aware GitScrum task. Done.

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Schedule New Shifts Using Claude's 7shifts MCP

A manager needs to assign shifts quickly because several employees called out sick or an unexpected event changed the floor plan.

Claude prompt

Claude, I need a new shift assigned for Jane Doe at Location Alpha. The hours are 3 PM to 11 PM next Tuesday. Please use the 7shifts MCP to create this assignment immediately and confirm the update in GitScrum.

Backlogtemplate2

Audit Pending Time-Off Requests with Claude

It's time for payroll review, and I need to know exactly which staff members have pending leave requests across all departments.

Claude prompt

Claude, run the 7shifts MCP to list all current employee time-off requests. Filter this list only for those that are still 'pending approval.' Summarize who needs my attention today in a markdown table format.

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List All Staff Profiles via 7shifts MCP

We're onboarding a new department and I need a current list of all active employees, their emails, and roles to set up project access.

Claude prompt

Claude, use the 7shifts MCP to retrieve the full roster of registered staff. Format this data into three columns: Name, Role, and Email Address for easy copy-pasting into our GitScrum client portal documentation.

01 · workflow

7shifts MCP + Claude: Automating Shift Planning and Labor Cost Analysis

Manually building a weekly schedule means dashboard-hopping, cross-referencing old spreadsheets with current PTO status, and chasing down approvals across Slack threads. This process takes hours and is ripe for human error, especially when multiple locations are involved.

Now, Claude connects to the 7shifts MCP. You tell it what you need in GitScrum—'We need coverage from 8 PM to midnight at location A.' Claude handles the complex logic of checking staff availability, time-off status, and optimal skill matching automatically.

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02 · outcome

Managing Staff Data: How the 7shifts MCP Helps Claude Build Employee Records

Before AI agents could access external services like this, setting up a new employee meant filling out forms, updating multiple HR systems, and manually tracking their department role. Missing one detail stalled the entire onboarding process.

With the 7shifts MCP, Claude manages these records on your behalf. You delegate the task of 'Add New Employee,' and Claude executes all necessary profile creation steps directly in 7shifts, keeping your GitScrum data accurate from Day One.

prompts

claude.ask()

Claude prompts that fire once the 7shifts MCP is live in GitScrum

Claude, what are the total labor costs expected next month across all three locations? Please use the 7shifts MCP to compile this payroll data and estimate any potential overages.

I just received a list of new employees. Claude, can you create profiles for them using the 7shifts MCP, assuming I provide their names and roles in the attached CSV?

Using the 7shifts MCP, show me all departments that currently have more than five full-time staff members assigned to them.

Claude, compare the scheduled shifts for next week against the average number of hours we ran last month. Flag any department where staffing falls below acceptable thresholds.

specs

tools.list()

What Claude can call on 7shifts MCP: 6 tools for scheduling automation

Each tool is one operation Claude runs on your behalf.

tool_name	operation
list_employees	Claude can retrieve a complete list of every employee currently registered within your 7shifts account for instant roster updates.
create_employee	The AI agent uses this function to add a brand new staff profile, requiring just the person's name and email address.
list_shifts	Retrieve all scheduled work shifts from 7shifts. You can filter these results by specific dates or physical store locations.
create_shift	Assign a new shift to an employee using this MCP tool. It requires knowing the user, location ID, and precise start/end times.
list_time_off	This function pulls all current time-off requests from 7shifts, showing both pending and already approved leave days.
list_locations	Retrieve a full directory of every physical location, department, and role configured within your entire 7shifts account structure.

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faq

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7shifts MCP + Claude, answered for GitScrum users managing staff data

Does the 7shifts MCP require me to use Claude Desktop or Pro inside GitScrum?

No, you can connect your 7shifts MCP to any compatible AI client. While Claude provides a powerful experience in its dedicated desktop app, this MCP works across all major platforms like ChatGPT and Cursor through our unified connection.

Is setting up the 7shifts MCP secure for my employee data in GitScrum?

Yes. The connection uses industry-standard protocols to protect your sensitive HR data. Claude only accesses the specific tools needed, ensuring that your privacy remains paramount while automating tasks within GitScrum.

What if I use ChatGPT instead of Claude with this 7shifts MCP?

The functionality is identical. Because we built this as an open standard MCP, the underlying tools are consistent regardless of whether you run the task using Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini within your AI agent.

Can I use the 7shifts MCP to manage multiple restaurant locations in GitScrum?

Absolutely. The 7shifts MCP is designed for multi-site operations. You can assign tasks that compare scheduling or labor costs across dozens of departments and locations, making your GitScrum board a central control panel.