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How to book and manage appointments with your AI

Connect Cliniko to your AI client to turn chat into a scheduling desk. Once connected, your agent handles the heavy lifting of calendar management.

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Short answer

How can I book and manage appointments with my AI?

Your AI uses Cliniko tools to create new bookings, modify existing ones, or remove them from the calendar. You can also pull specific appointment details or list everything on the schedule to stay organized. This breakdown shows exactly how your agent interacts with your Cliniko data.

The outcomes

What you get done.

Every command you give your agent results in a direct change to your Cliniko database.

NEW

Instant bookings

Your agent writes new entries directly to your Cliniko calendar. You just provide the time and patient details.

EDIT

Schedule updates

Change times or details for existing appointments. The AI modifies the record so your calendar stays accurate.

VIEW

Calendar visibility

Pull up specific appointment info or a full list of upcoming slots. Your agent reads the data and presents it clearly.

MANUAL

Human oversight

The AI handles the data entry, but you retain control over clinical notes or sensitive patient decisions. You decide when a booking is finalized.

The workflow

What your AI does when a request arrives.

The agent translates your natural language into specific Cliniko actions.

  1. Finding the slot

    The agent checks your current availability to see if a requested time is open or to find a specific existing booking.

    list_appointmentsget_appointment

  2. Adding a booking

    Once you confirm a time, the agent writes the new appointment into your Cliniko system.

    create_appointment

  3. Modifying details

    If a patient needs to move a time or change a service, the agent updates the existing record.

    update_appointment

  4. Removing entries

    When a cancellation occurs, the agent clears the appointment from your schedule.

    delete_appointment

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger Cliniko actions immediately.

Starting points

These are templates. Swap out the bracketed info with your actual patient names or times.

Cliniko Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6vWS1B0Gz63kRlIytnpUl7Q2Ohj5s9b4oQUnrwFI/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 — Cliniko capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cliniko-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_6vWS1B0Gz63kRlIytnpUl7Q2Ohj5s9b4oQUnrwFI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Book a new appointment for Jane Doe next Tuesday at 2 PM.

  • List all my appointments for this coming Friday.

  • Can you find the appointment for John Smith and move it to Wednesday at 10 AM?

  • Delete the appointment scheduled for tomorrow at 3 PM.

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Start here

Connect Cliniko once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with your Cliniko data immediately.

Connect Cliniko to your AI

FAQ

How the scheduling works

  • 01

    Can the AI create appointments without me checking first?

    No. While the agent has the capability to create bookings, you should always review the details in your chat interface before confirming the action.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my entire patient list?

    No. The tools are limited to managing appointments. The AI cannot delete patients or modify core clinic settings.

  • 03

    Does the AI see my Cliniko login password?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely. Your agent only interacts with the specific tools provided by the MCP.

  • 04

    Can I ask for a list of all appointments for a specific practitioner?

    Yes. You can use the list function to pull up schedules for specific people or timeframes.

  • 05

    Will the AI update my clinical notes automatically?

    No. The current tools are strictly for managing the appointment lifecycle, such as time, date, and basic booking details.

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