• DATA
  • STAFF
  • TIME
  • HUMAN

How to check staff and service availability with your AI

Connect SimplyBook.me to your AI client once. From then on, you can ask your agent to find specific openings without opening your dashboard.

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Short answer

Can my AI find open time slots in SimplyBook.me?

Yes. Your agent pulls your service list and staff schedules to find available windows. You get a clear list of openings for specific services or people.

The results you get

Where your data lands

Your AI processes the request and delivers these specific outcomes.

DATA

Live service lists

The AI pulls your current service catalog. You get a list of what you actually offer.

STAFF

Provider schedules

The agent identifies which staff members are on your roster. You see who is available to work.

TIME

Available windows

The AI finds the gaps in your schedule. You get specific time slots that match your request.

HUMAN

Final booking

The AI finds the openings, but you still handle the actual booking. The agent doesn't create appointments.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI performs a sequence of checks to ensure the availability it reports is accurate.

  1. Identify services

    The AI looks up your service list to see what you offer.

    list_services

  2. Identify staff

    The agent checks your provider list to see who is available to work.

    list_providers

  3. Check openings

    The AI cross-references services and staff to find empty slots.

    check_availability

  4. Confirm availability

    The agent verifies the specific time windows you asked for.

    check_availability

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to talk to your SimplyBook.me data.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Replace the service names and staff members with your own.

SimplyBook.me Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C1ilET2fykwGpL8FyfCSfhllbdAy9ZsazycoQX9Q/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 — SimplyBook.me capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplybookme-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C1ilET2fykwGpL8FyfCSfhllbdAy9ZsazycoQX9Q/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

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Start here

Connect SimplyBook.me once, then ask.

Connect your account with one click. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can start asking questions immediately.

Connect SimplyBook.me to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI book an appointment for me?

    No. The AI can only check availability and list services. You must go into SimplyBook.me to finalize a booking.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my staff's working hours?

    No. The AI only reads your existing data. It cannot edit schedules, services, or staff settings.

  • 03

    Can I ask for availability for a specific person?

    Yes. You can ask for openings for a specific provider or for any staff member qualified for a service.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my customer's private info?

    No. The tools only access service lists, provider lists, and availability data.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete a service?

    No. The AI has no tools to delete or modify your service list.

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