When2Work FAQs

Question 1

What is the When2Work MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The When2Work MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that seamlessly integrates with the When2Work scheduling API. It makes your When2Work data accessible and queryable by AI assistants like Claude, transforming raw API data into usable AI tools.

Question 2

How does the server handle When2Work's 31-day API limit for date ranges?

Accepted Answer

The server features automatic pagination. For any queries extending beyond When2Work's 31-day date range limit, it automatically chunks the requests, makes multiple parallel API calls, and then merges the results into a single comprehensive response.

Question 3

Can this server be used with any AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

This server is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), specifically designed to integrate with AI assistants that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop. It allows AI models to 'call' these tools to retrieve real-time When2Work data.

Question 4

What kind of When2Work data can I access with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of data including employee contact information, assigned shift schedules with date range support, approved time off requests, daily schedule totals, and position breakdowns. It also provides lists of positions and shift categories.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using the When2Work MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

To run this server, you will need Node.js 18 or higher, a When2Work Pro Plan with API access enabled, and your specific When2Work API key. The API key needs to be set as an environment variable.

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