Phorest Connector for AI agents.

17 live capabilities

Manage salon appointments and client records through a conversational interface.

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Why people use Phorest

Phorest for Solving Salon Front Desk Bottlenecks

With this Connector, those manual steps disappear. You can just tell your agent to check in a client or update a booking, and it happens instantly. You get to keep the conversation with your customers moving while the agent handles the data entry.

What Vinkius changes

You get a voice or text interface for your entire salon management system.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

High-volume check-in

A receptionist is busy with a line of people.
Real-world use case 02

Quick schedule check

A manager is on the floor and needs to know if a stylist is free.
Real-world use case 03

Data reporting

An owner needs the weekly sales data.

Complete set · 17capabilities

The complete Phorest capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Phorest.

Capability set01 / 05

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

01 Capability
Get appointment
Retrieves specific details for a single appointment. This lets you see exactly what a client booked.
02 Capability
Get branch timetable
Gets the work timetable for a specific branch. This shows you the general schedule for a location.
03 Capability
Get client course
Gets the details of a specific client's course or package. This shows how many sessions a client has left.
04 Capability
Create break
Creates a staff break in your schedule. This helps you keep track of who is off the floor.

Capability set02 / 05

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

05 Capability
Get csv export job
Retrieves the status and download URL for a CSV export job. This tells you when your data is ready to download.
06 Capability
Get staff timetable
Gets the timetables for all staff in a specific branch. This shows you who is working and when.
07 Capability
List appointments
Lists all appointments for a specific branch. This gives you a full view of the day's bookings.
08 Capability
List client courses
Lists all client courses and treatment packages. This gives you a view of all active memberships.

Capability set03 / 05

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

09 Capability
Checkin appointment
Checks in a client for their scheduled visit. This helps move people through the door faster.
10 Capability
Confirm appointments
Confirms one or more appointments in your system. Use this to verify bookings with your clients.
11 Capability
Create client
Creates a new client record in your database. This is the first step for any new customer.

Capability set04 / 05

12—14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

12 Capability
Create csv export job
Starts a CSV export job for your business data. Use this to get your numbers for reporting.
13 Capability
List breaks
Lists all current staff breaks. This helps you see who is currently unavailable.
14 Capability
List clients
Lists all clients associated with your business. This helps you find any customer record quickly.

Capability set05 / 05

15—17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

15 Capability
Update appointment
Updates the details of an existing appointment. Use this to change times or services for a booking.
16 Capability
Update client course
Updates a client course or package. This is useful for changing expiry dates or session counts.
17 Capability
Update client
Updates an existing client record. You must provide the version field to ensure the data is current.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Phorest to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Phorest from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Phorest, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Phorest for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Phorest URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Phorest in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phorest": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Phorest

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Phorest, help me...". 17 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phorest": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Phorest

Ask Copilot: "Using Phorest, help me...". 17 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phorest": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Phorest

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Phorest, help me...". 17 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "phorest": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Phorest

Ask Cline: "Using Phorest, help me...". 17 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add phorest --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PwvLdN1Gv8tvYctcNPFTbI9Hf4ae2bg5wMdTmWmv/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Phorest

Ask Claude: "Using Phorest, show me...". 17 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Phorest can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for salon owners and spa managers who are tired of being glued to a desktop app or a phone. It is for the busy receptionist who needs to handle high-volume check-ins and for the owner who wants to see the numbers without digging through menus.

01

Salon Owner

Quickly checks the daily schedule and handles client check-ins from a mobile device while moving around the floor.

02

Front Desk Receptionist

Updates client details and manages appointment changes via quick text commands during a rush.

03

Business Analyst

Triggers data exports and pulls staff performance metrics for monthly reporting.

Build the capability set

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02 10 capabilities

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03 14 capabilities

Zenoti

Manage guests, appointments, therapists, invoices, memberships, and gift cards for your Zenoti-powered spa or salon enterprise through natural conversation.

04 11 capabilities

Fresha

Query and analyze your Fresha salon data. list appointments, clients, locations, services, staff, and sales transactions directly from any AI agent.

05 10 capabilities

MINDBODY Health & Wellness

Manage your wellness business via MINDBODY. track class schedules, client profiles, and visit history directly via AI.

06 10 capabilities

MakePlans

Online booking and appointment scheduling via MakePlans MCP.

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Before you connect

Questions about Phorest.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use Phorest MCP to book appointments?

Yes, you can use your agent to list, update, and confirm appointments for any branch in your business.

How do I manage my spa clients with Phorest MCP?

You can create new client profiles, list existing ones, and update their specific details through a natural conversation.

Can Phorest MCP handle my staff breaks?

Yes, it lets you see who is currently on a break and create new break times for your team members.

How does Phorest MCP help with salon reports?

It allows you to trigger CSV export jobs for your business data, making it much easier to gather information for reporting.

Is Phorest MCP good for busy receptionists?

It is perfect for receptionists because it lets them handle check-ins and booking changes with quick text or voice commands.

Can I update client packages using Phorest MCP?

Yes, you can use it to monitor and update client courses and treatment packages, including updating expiry dates.

Can I check in a client for their appointment using the AI?

Yes! Use the checkin_appointment capability with the Business ID, Branch ID, and Appointment ID. The agent will process the check-in immediately.

How do I see a specific staff member's schedule?

You can use the get_staff_timetable capability. Just provide the Business ID, Branch ID, and Staff ID to see their working hours and availability.

Is it possible to export client data to CSV?

Yes, you can initiate an export using create_csv_export_job and then retrieve the status or file using get_csv_export_job.

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