# SimplyBook.me MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > SimplyBook.me MCP. Connect your booking system to your AI agent to handle appointments, check staff availability, and manage client data without leaving your chat interface. It turns your booking platform into a conversational tool for scheduling and resource management. ## Overview - **Category:** industry-titans - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C1ilET2fykwGpL8FyfCSfhllbdAy9ZsazycoQX9Q/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** online-booking, appointment-scheduling, resource-management, service-automation, availability-tracking, client-management ## Description You spend a huge chunk of your day jumping between your booking software and your email or chat app. You're constantly checking if a technician is free, looking up a client's past history, or manually typing in new appointment details. It's a constant cycle of tab-switching that eats up time you could spend actually running your business. This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the heavy lifting for you. Instead of digging through nested menus or scrolling through long lists, you just tell your agent to find a slot for a consultation or to see who's booked for next week. It handles the repetitive stuff like pulling up promotion lists, checking staff availability, or updating client info while you stay focused on the high-level work. You can manage your entire booking lifecycle, from the first inquiry to the final confirmation, in one place. It's one of the most practical ways to use the Vinkius catalog because it actually automates a high-frequency task that usually bogs down your operations. Imagine having a digital receptionist that never sleeps, one that knows your entire schedule, your service list, and your client database by heart. You get a synchronized schedule and a much cleaner workflow without having to open a single extra tab. It turns your booking data into a conversational tool, making it possible to provide instant answers to customers while keeping your internal records perfectly organized. This is about moving away from manual data entry and toward a system where your tools actually talk to each other. ## Tools ### check_availability See which time slots are still open for a specific service. This helps you give instant answers to customers. ### get_booking_details Pull up all the specifics for a single appointment. Use this to see who is coming and what they need. ### list_all_bookings Get a full list of your recent appointments. It's the fastest way to see what's on the calendar today. ### list_categories See all the different service categories you have set up. This helps the agent understand your business structure. ### list_clients Pull a list of all registered clients in your account. This is great for auditing your customer base. ### list_providers See a list of all your staff members and service providers. Use this to check who is currently working. ### list_services View every bookable service you offer. This allows the agent to tell customers exactly what you do. ### cancel_booking Remove an existing appointment from your schedule. Use this when a client needs to reschedule or drop out. ### get_client Get the specific details for one individual customer. This helps you personalize your interaction with them. ### list_promotions See all active discounts and special offers. This lets you mention current deals during the booking process. ### create_booking Set up a new appointment in your system immediately. This is the core action for turning a chat into a confirmed slot. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Is anyone free for a 30-minute consultation this afternoon? ``` **Response:** ``` I checked the schedule for this afternoon. Sarah is available from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and James has a gap between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Would you like me to book one of those slots for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me what services we have for new clients. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the current services available for new clients: - **Consultation**: 60 min - **Training Session**: 90 min - **Support Call**: 30 min I can also check for any active promotions if you'd like. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Book a massage for Maria for tomorrow at 10 AM. ``` **Response:** ``` I've booked that for you. **Details:** - **Client:** Maria - **Service:** Massage - **Time:** Tomorrow, 10:00 AM - **Provider:** Lisa I've also updated Maria's profile with this new booking information. ``` ## Capabilities ### Check real-time availability See which time slots are still open for specific services and staff members. ### Create confirmed appointments Book new appointments directly through a natural language conversation. ### View booking history Pull up a list of recent appointments to see your current schedule. ### Manage client records Access and update your customer database during the booking process. ### Browse service offerings List all bookable services and categories in your account. ### Track active promotions See all current discounts and special offers available to your customers. ### Handle cancellations Remove existing appointments and manage staff assignments with simple commands. ## Use Cases ### Finding a slot for a new customer A customer asks for a haircut on Friday. The agent uses `check_availability` and `list_providers` to find a free stylist and a 2 PM slot. ### Summarizing the weekly workload An ops manager needs to see the weekly load. The agent uses `list_all_bookings` to summarize the number of appointments per day. ### Handling a cancellation A client wants to cancel. The agent uses `cancel_booking` to clear the slot and then offers to find a new one. ### Booking a new lead A new lead wants to book. The agent uses `create_booking` to set the time and `get_client` to save their info for next time. ## Benefits - Stop manual data entry by using `create_booking` to set up appointments directly from a conversation. - Get instant answers on open slots using `check_availability` to reduce back-and-forth with customers. - Keep your records clean by using `get_client` to manage your database without extra tabs. - Stay on top of your team's workload by using `list_providers` to see who is assigned to which tasks. - Keep your marketing current by using `list_promotions` to ensure your agent always knows about active discounts. - View your entire schedule at a glance with `list_all_bookings` to keep your daily operations organized. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a conversational interface for your entire booking backend. 1. Connect your SimplyBook.me company login and API token to the Connector. 2. Link the Connector to your preferred AI client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. 3. Start asking your agent to check slots, book clients, or list your services. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the SimplyBook.me MCP book appointments for me?** Yes. Your AI agent can create new bookings directly in your account. You just tell it the service, time, and client info, and it handles the rest. **How does SimplyBook.me MCP handle staff schedules?** It looks at your provider list and real-time availability. Your agent can see who is busy and who is free to ensure you don't double-book anyone. **Can I use SimplyBook.me MCP to see my clients?** Yes. You can ask your agent to list all your registered clients or get the specific details for a single customer to see their history. **Does SimplyBook.me MCP work with my current promotions?** It does. The agent can pull your active discounts and promotions so it can mention them to customers during the booking process. **Can I cancel a booking using the SimplyBook.me MCP?** You can. Just tell your agent which appointment needs to be removed, and it will update your schedule instantly. **Is SimplyBook.me MCP good for high-volume service businesses?** It's built for it. By automating the availability checks and booking entries, it lets you handle more customers without increasing your manual workload. **How do I find my SimplyBook.me User API Token?** Log in to your SimplyBook.me admin panel, enable the **API Custom Feature**, and navigate to **Settings** under that feature to find your User API Key.