How to Use the Zoho Bookings MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop list appointments for Zoho Bookings?

Yes. The agent calls the listappointments tool. It pulls a comprehensive record of every client visit from Zoho Bookings, letting you review your schedule without leaving the chat.

Q: If I need to change a booking in Zoho Bookings via Claude Desktop, which tool should I use?

Use the cancelappointment tool. It requires you to specify the existing appointment details. Once the agent confirms the cancellation through this tool, it updates your records within Zoho Bookings.

Q: Does Claude Desktop support listing all available services for Zoho Bookings?

Absolutely. The listservices tool lets you see every service offered through Zoho Bookings. This is crucial when planning new appointment types or checking current offerings.

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Book new appointments with `book_appointment`

You send the booking data as a JSON string to execute the `book_appointment` tool. It handles scheduling for any staff member or workspace, letting you record client visits immediately. The agent can also check availability using `get_staff_slots`. This means you don't have to manually cross-reference calendars; your AI client just gets the open times and builds the appointment directly.

Manage staff and services lists

Need to know who works here? Use `list_staff` or check which services are offered with `list_services`. The tool outputs a clean list of available personnel and offerings. This is useful for setting up new processes. If you need to see what workspaces exist, run `list_workspaces` first. It gives you the full scope of your business operations right in Claude Desktop.

Review and modify existing bookings

To keep things clean, use `list_appointments` to pull up every scheduled visit. You can then confirm details or catch anything that looks wrong. If a client cancels or needs to change something, the agent calls `cancel_appointment`. It handles removing that booking cleanly from Zoho Bookings for you.

Setup guide

Set up Zoho Bookings MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Zoho Bookings MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Zoho Bookings MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under zoho-bookings-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoho-bookings-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Zoho Bookings MCP in Claude Desktop

Your AI client connects directly to the server via standard I/O. When you ask it to book an appointment, it runs the `book_appointment` tool, sending all required JSON data and confirming the booking status.

Yes. The agent calls the `list_appointments` tool. It pulls a comprehensive record of every client visit from Zoho Bookings, letting you review your schedule without leaving the chat.

This MCP Server primarily touches appointment records and staff information. Specifically, it handles booking details, including service types and associated personnel data from Zoho Bookings.

Use the `cancel_appointment` tool. It requires you to specify the existing appointment details. Once the agent confirms the cancellation through this tool, it updates your records within Zoho Bookings.

Absolutely. The `list_services` tool lets you see every service offered through Zoho Bookings. This is crucial when planning new appointment types or checking current offerings.

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