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Connect Phorest to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire spa operation through a simple chat interface.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 17 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 05

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

  1. 01

    Checkin appointment

    This capability checks in a client for their scheduled appointment.

  2. 02

    List appointments

    Use this to get a full list of appointments for a specific branch.

  3. 03

    Get appointment

    This capability retrieves specific details for a single appointment.

  4. 04

    Get branch timetable

    Get the complete work timetable for an entire branch.

Capability set02 / 05

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

  1. 05

    Get client course

    This capability pulls up the specific details of a client's course or package.

  2. 06

    Create break

    Use this to schedule a new break for a staff member.

  3. 07

    Get csv export job

    This capability checks the status and gets the download link for a CSV export job.

  4. 08

    Get staff timetable

    Get the individual timetables for all staff members in a branch.

Capability set03 / 05

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

  1. 09

    List client courses

    This capability lists all available client courses and packages.

  2. 10

    Confirm appointments

    Use this to confirm one or more appointments at once.

  3. 11

    Create client

    This capability creates a new client record in your system.

Capability set04 / 05

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

  1. 12

    Create csv export job

    Use this to start a new CSV export job for business data.

  2. 13

    List breaks

    This capability retrieves a list of all scheduled staff breaks.

  3. 14

    List clients

    Get a list of all clients registered to your business.

Capability set05 / 05

15-17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

  1. 15

    Update appointment

    Use this to change the details of an existing appointment.

  2. 16

    Update client

    This capability updates information for an existing client record.

  3. 17

    Update client course

    Use this to modify client course details, such as an expiry date.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Quick Check-ins

A receptionist uses the agent to check in a client as they walk through the door.

02

Staff Management

An owner checks the branch timetable to see if a stylist is available for a walk-in.

03

Client Updates

A staff member updates a client's contact information via a quick chat command.

04

Reporting

An analyst requests a CSV export to analyze business performance for the week.

Automate a task

Put Phorest to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Phorest works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Phorest to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1006ms average. Fast in production.

Phorest is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1247ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
854ms
Slowest day
1247ms
14-day trend
Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 17 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Phorest, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Phorest. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Phorest Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Phorest capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phorest-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Phorest in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Phorest owners hand off.

This MCP is built for salon and spa professionals who want to manage their business without being tethered to a desktop terminal.

  • 01

    Salon Owners

    Check daily schedules and client check-in statuses on the fly.

  • 02

    Receptionists

    Update client details and manage bookings using quick text commands.

  • 03

    Business Analysts

    Trigger CSV exports and pull staff performance data for reports.

FAQ

Questions Phorest owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Phorest account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then enter your Phorest API credentials, including your username and password.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I manage staff breaks through the AI?

    Yes, you can use the capability to create new staff breaks or list existing ones.

  • 04

    Is it possible to export business data?

    Yes, you can tell your agent to create a CSV export job and then retrieve the download link once it is ready.

  • 05

    Can I update client course details?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to list client courses and update specific details like expiry dates.

  • 06

    Can I check in a client for their appointment using the AI?

    Yes! Use the checkin_appointment capability with the Business ID, Branch ID, and Appointment ID. The agent will process the check-in immediately.

  • 07

    How do I see a specific staff member's schedule?

    You can use the get_staff_timetable capability. Just provide the Business ID, Branch ID, and Staff ID to see their working hours and availability.

  • 08

    Is it possible to export client data to CSV?

    Yes, you can initiate an export using create_csv_export_job and then retrieve the status or file using get_csv_export_job.

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