• STAFFING
  • EQUIPMENT
  • SCHEDULING
  • DECISION

How to check resource availability with your AI

Connect Hub Planner to your AI client to instantly see who and what is free. Once connected, you can query your entire resource pool through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

Can my AI tell me if a person or piece of equipment is free?

Yes. Your AI uses Hub Planner to pull lists of all resources and their current bookings. You'll get a clear picture of availability for specific roles or gear without manual searching.

The outcomes

What you get from your AI

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on planning.

STAFFING

Identify available people

The AI pulls current staff lists and checks their schedules. You'll know exactly who can jump on a new task.

EQUIPMENT

Check gear availability

It scans your equipment inventory and existing bookings. You'll see if the tools you need are actually sitting in the warehouse or out on a job.

SCHEDULING

Spot booking conflicts

By looking at existing reservations, the AI flags when a resource is already spoken for. This prevents you from overcommitting.

DECISION

Human review required

The AI provides the raw availability data. You still make the final call on which person or piece of equipment is the right fit for the job.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for availability.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your Hub Planner data.

  1. Gather resource data

    The AI starts by pulling a complete list of everything and everyone currently in your system.

    list_resources

  2. Check existing schedules

    It then looks at all active reservations to see how much time is actually left on the clock.

    list_bookings

  3. Cross-reference availability

    The AI compares the resource list against the bookings to find the gaps in your schedule.

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  4. Report findings

    You receive a plain text summary of who is free and what equipment is ready to use.

    list_resources

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your resource checks.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the specific names for your actual staff or equipment.

Hub Planner Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvXXAiEf8dOLOpF0goqBhfkA3kLD1Gp16pFexCjq/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 — Hub Planner capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hub-planner-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_jvXXAiEf8dOLOpF0goqBhfkA3kLD1Gp16pFexCjq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Who is available to work on the Smith project next Tuesday?

  • Check if the heavy excavator is booked for any time next week.

  • List all available designers in the Hub Planner for the upcoming sprint.

  • Are there any equipment conflicts for the crew assigned to the downtown site?

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Start here

Connect Hub Planner once, then ask.

Just follow the link to authorize the connection. Your login stays encrypted, and you can immediately start asking questions in your preferred AI client.

Connect Hub Planner to your AI

FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can the AI book a new resource for me?

    No. The AI can only read your current resource lists and bookings to tell you what is available.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my Hub Planner schedule?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It can see your data, but it cannot create, edit, or delete any bookings.

  • 03

    How does it know if a person is busy?

    It checks the current bookings in Hub Planner to see if a person's time is already reserved.

  • 04

    Can I ask about specific equipment types?

    Yes. If the equipment is listed in your resources, the AI can find it and check its status.

  • 05

    Do I need to give the AI my Hub Planner password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which manages the connection securely. Your credentials are never exposed to the AI.

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

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