modbender FarmOS Workforce
Employee profiles, time clock, skills tracking, employee requests, and team calendar.
When to Use This
What this skill handles: Time clock (clock in/out), schedules, availability, time-off requests, certifications, employee profiles, overtime tracking, and payroll exports.
Trigger phrases: "I need [day] off", "who's working", "schedule", "clock in/out", "who's clocked in?", "overtime this week?", "any pending time-off requests?", "employee list", "CDL certifications"
What this does NOT handle: Task assignments or work orders (use farmos-tasks), equipment scheduling or maintenance (use farmos-equipment), pay rates or financial compensation questions (restricted to admin only via farmos-finance).
Minimum viable input: Any mention of schedule, availability, time off, or who is working. "I need Friday off" is enough.
Data Completeness
- Always state the count of employees, time entries, or requests returned: "Found 8 active employees" or "12 time entries this pay period."
- Time entry queries are date-bounded — always include
start_dateandend_dateparameters to get the full picture for the requested period. - If an endpoint fails, report it — don't silently present empty results as "no employees" or "no time entries."
- For payroll exports, verify the date range covers the full pay period before exporting.
Authentication
This skill accesses protected FarmOS endpoints that require a JWT token.
To get a token:
TOKEN=$(~/clawd/scripts/farmos-auth.sh manager)
Role mapping: Check ~/.clawdbot/farmos-users.json for the sender's role.
- admin/manager: Can see all employee data, hours, payroll info.
- employee: Can only see own profile and time entries. Do NOT use a manager token for employee queries — use the employee token so the API scopes correctly.
API Base
Integration Endpoints (No Auth)
Employee List (for assignments)
GET /api/integration/employees
Returns: All employees with id, name, role. Use for task assignment dropdowns.
Active Employees
GET /api/integration/employees/active
Returns: Currently active employees only.
Authenticated Endpoints (JWT Required)
Employee Profiles
GET /api/employees — List all employees (manager+) GET /api/employees/{id} — Employee detail (manager+ or own profile) GET /api/employees/me — Current user's profile
Time Clock
POST /api/time/clock-in — Clock in (with optional GPS) POST /api/time/clock-out — Clock out GET /api/time/status — Current clock status for user GET /api/time/entries?start_date=2026-02-01&end_date=2026-02-13 — Time entries
Timesheet Approval (Manager)
POST /api/time/entries/{id}/approve — Approve timesheet entry GET /api/time/export?start_date=2026-02-01&end_date=2026-02-13&format=csv — Payroll export
Employee Requests
POST /api/requests — Submit time off/leave request GET /api/requests/my — My requests GET /api/requests/pending — Pending approvals (manager) POST /api/requests/{id}/approve — Approve POST /api/requests/{id}/reject — Reject with reason body: {"reason": "..."}
Calendar
GET /api/calendar/events?start=2026-02-01&end=2026-02-28 — Team calendar
Skills & Certifications
GET /api/skills — Skill definitions GET /api/employees/{id}/skills — Employee's skills and certifications
Usage Notes
- Time entries include GPS coordinates if the employee clocked in from the field.
- Overtime calculation: hours over 40/week.
- Payroll export generates CSV compatible with common payroll systems.
- Skills have expiry dates — flag any certifications expiring within 30 days.
- NEVER share employee pay rates, hours, or personal info with other employees. Only managers and admins can see team-wide data.
Conversational Schedule Capture
Crew members communicate schedule needs casually. Recognize these patterns and capture them without making it feel like paperwork.
Capture Patterns
| What They Say | What It Is | Action |
|---|---|---|
| "I need Thursday afternoon off" | Time-off request | Log time-off, notify manager |
| "I can come in early tomorrow" | Availability note | Log availability change |
| "I'll be late Monday, doctor appointment" | Schedule note | Log late arrival, note reason |
| "Can I swap shifts with Jake on Friday?" | Shift swap request | Route to Brian/manager for approval |
| "I'm not going to be able to make it Saturday" | Absence notification | Log absence, notify manager |
| "I've got a thing next Wednesday" | Vague time-off | Log it — don't ask what "thing" is |
Bot Behavior
Extract from message:
- Who (from Slack user identity or name mention)
- When (day, date, time range)
- How long (half day, full day, a few hours)
- Reason (ONLY if volunteered — NEVER ask "what kind of appointment?")
Response pattern:
- Confirm what you understood: "Got it — flagging Thursday afternoon off for you."
- Tell them it's visible: "Brian will see it in the schedule."
- If unclear timing, ask ONE clarifying question: "Need the whole afternoon or just leaving early?"
- NEVER interrogate about reasons. "Appointment" is sufficient. Period.
Routing:
- Log to workforce module API (POST /api/requests for time-off, use appropriate endpoint for availability)
- Notify in #farm-workforce channel for visibility
- For swap requests: notify both parties and Brian
Availability Updates
When crew mentions availability changes mid-conversation (not a formal request), still capture it:
- "I might be able to work this Saturday if you need me" → log as tentative availability
- "My kid has a game Friday evening so I need to leave by 3" → log early departure
- "I can stay late tonight if we need to finish" → log extended availability