• SCHEDULE
  • CLIENTS
  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to manage salon appointments with your AI

Connect Phorest to your AI client once. From there, you can handle your schedule through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

Can I manage Phorest bookings with my AI?

Yes. You can check appointments, update times, and handle client check-ins using your AI client. This lets you manage the floor without sitting at the desktop app.

Where your changes land.

The outcomes of your requests.

Every command you give your AI updates Phorest directly.

SCHEDULE

Live calendar updates

Your AI modifies existing bookings or finds open slots. The changes show up in Phorest immediately.

CLIENTS

Instant check-ins

When a client walks in, tell your AI to check them in. It updates their status in the system for you.

DATA

Appointment history

Ask your AI for details on specific bookings or past visits. It pulls the data straight from your Phorest records.

HUMAN

Manual tasks

Complex billing or adding brand new clients still requires you to use the Phorest desktop app.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your AI acts as a bridge between your chat window and the Phorest database.

  1. Locate bookings

    The AI looks up the specific time, client, or staff member you mentioned to find the right slot.

    list_appointmentsget_appointment

  2. Update times

    If a client needs to move their visit, the AI adjusts the existing record to the new time.

    update_appointment

  3. Handle arrivals

    When a client walks through the door, the AI marks them as present in the system.

    checkin_appointment

  4. Confirm details

    The AI can verify that a booking is set correctly or check upcoming slots.

    confirm_appointments

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Phorest.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text with your actual client names or times.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all my appointments for tomorrow.

  • Check in [Client Name] for their 2 PM appointment.

  • Move [Client Name]'s appointment from Tuesday to Wednesday at 4 PM.

  • Get the details for the appointment with [Client Name] this afternoon.

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Start here

Connect Phorest once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your Phorest account. Your login stays encrypted, and you can start chatting with your AI immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete appointments?

    No. The AI can only list, get, update, check in, or confirm appointments.

  • 02

    Can I add new clients through the AI?

    No. You must add new clients through the Phorest desktop app.

  • 03

    Does the AI handle payments?

    No. The AI manages the schedule and check-ins, but it cannot process payments.

  • 04

    Will my Phorest password be shared with the AI?

    No. Your login stays encrypted and secure on the Vinkius side.

  • 05

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as you use an MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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