• SYNCED
  • AUTOMATED
  • DIRECT
  • HUMAN

How to generate scheduling links with your AI

Connect Cronofy to your agent to turn your calendar into a live booking system. Your AI handles the availability checks and link creation so you don't have to.

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Short answer

How can my AI make scheduling links for me?

Your AI checks your current calendar for free time and then generates a unique link for others to book those slots. These links stay synced to your actual availability. You'll see the specific steps and prompts below.

The outcomes

What you get

Once you give the command, your AI handles the heavy lifting.

SYNCED

Live availability links

The AI generates links that reflect your real-time calendar status. If you book something else manually, the link updates automatically.

AUTOMATED

Zero manual checking

The agent scans your existing schedule to find gaps. You won't have to cross-reference your calendar to find a time that works.

DIRECT

Ready to send

The AI hands you a clean URL. You can drop it into an email, a Slack message, or a text immediately.

HUMAN

Final review needed

The AI presents the link and the proposed time slots. You decide if the window is appropriate before you send it to a client.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your agent acts as a bridge between your conversation and your calendar.

  1. Check your schedule

    The agent looks at your current calendar to see when you are actually free.

    get_free_busy

  2. Identify open slots

    It filters through your busy periods to find the specific windows you want to offer.

    get_free_busy

  3. Create the link

    The agent builds a functional scheduling request that connects to your calendar.

    create_scheduling_request

  4. Deliver the URL

    The agent provides the final link in your chat interface for you to use.

    create_scheduling_request

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Cronofy tools.

Starting points

These are basic ideas. Swap out the specific people or timeframes to fit your needs.

Cronofy Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fuuAGhMlpMRQdeengfnTD1xunCZFQt79mUa6huWj/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 — Cronofy capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cronofy-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fuuAGhMlpMRQdeengfnTD1xunCZFQt79mUa6huWj/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Create a scheduling link for me for next Tuesday afternoon.

  • Check my availability for a 30-minute meeting with Sarah Jenkins and give me a booking link.

  • Find some free time later this week and generate a link I can send to a new client.

  • I need to book a follow-up with Mike. Can you check my calendar and make a scheduling link?

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Start here

Connect Cronofy once, then ask.

You only need to link your account one time. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start using these tools in any MCP-compatible client immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Will the AI book meetings on its own?

    No. The AI generates the link for you to send. It does not send emails or invite people to meetings without your direct action.

  • 02

    Does the AI see my private event titles?

    The agent uses the free/busy tool, which only looks at whether a time slot is occupied or not. It doesn't need to read your private event details to find gaps.

  • 03

    Can the AI delete my existing calendar events?

    No. The tools provided only allow for checking availability and creating new scheduling requests. It cannot modify or delete your existing appointments.

  • 04

    What happens if I add a meeting manually?

    The scheduling link stays synced. Because the AI checks your real-time status, those new manual entries will show as busy, and the link will reflect that.

  • 05

    Can I set specific rules for the links?

    Yes. You can tell your agent to only look for morning slots or to only offer 15-minute increments when it creates the request.

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

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