• PRODUCT
  • STAFF
  • RESOURCES
  • HUMAN

How to check resource availability with your AI

Connect BookingLive to your AI client once. From then on, you can ask about availability for any product or staff member without opening a browser.

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Short answer

Can my AI check my BookingLive availability?

Yes. Your AI uses BookingLive tools to look up available products, staff, and specific resources for your chosen dates. You'll get real-time answers about what's open and what's booked.

The outcomes

Where your answers land

The AI handles the data lookups so you don't have to.

PRODUCT

Check item availability

The AI checks if specific products are free for your dates. You get a clear answer on whether you can book them.

STAFF

Verify staff schedules

Ask if a specific team member is available. The AI checks their calendar against your requested timeframe.

RESOURCES

Confirm resource status

Check if equipment or specific rooms are ready to use. The AI pulls the current status for those items.

HUMAN

Manual booking required

The AI only reads availability. You still need to go into BookingLive to actually finalize a reservation or change a booking.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent translates your natural language into specific data requests.

  1. Identify the request

    The AI looks at your question to see if you are asking about a product, a person, or a general resource.

    get_ref_data

  2. Check product status

    If you ask about a specific item, the AI checks the inventory for your dates.

    get_product_availability

  3. Check staff status

    The AI looks up the schedule for the specific staff members you mentioned.

    get_resource_availability

  4. Report findings

    The AI summarizes the availability data into a plain response for you.

    get_product_availabilityget_resource_availability

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual product names or dates.

BookingLive Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vxcQhTUPxu03dtExb3lTXjjCmbwQVtDitIrsSjKz/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 — BookingLive capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bookinglive-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vxcQhTUPxu03dtExb3lTXjjCmbwQVtDitIrsSjKz/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Is the Deluxe Suite available from June 12th to June 15th?

  • Check if Sarah is available to work next Tuesday.

  • Are there any conference rooms free for all of August?

  • Show me the availability for the mountain bike rental for this weekend.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect BookingLive once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start answering availability questions.

Connect BookingLive to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book a reservation for me?

    No. The AI can only check availability. You must perform the actual booking within BookingLive.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my existing bookings?

    No. These tools are read-only for availability. The AI cannot modify or delete any data in your account.

  • 03

    Does it work with any AI client?

    Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 04

    Can I check availability for staff members?

    Yes, you can ask about specific staff members to see if they are free on your requested dates.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide specific IDs for products?

    No. You can use the actual names of the products or resources in your chat.

  • More questions about BookingLive? The Connector page answers them. See everything the BookingLive Connector can do

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