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Manage salon appointments and spa client records through natural conversation.

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Why people use Phorest

Phorest Salon Management for Faster Client Check-ins

With this Connector, you just talk to your agent. You can check a client in, update a booking, or see who's on break with a single sentence. It turns your management software into a proactive assistant that gives you answers instead of making you click.

What Vinkius changes

You get a conversational 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

Quickly finding a customer's history

A receptionist is busy and can't find a client's history.
Real-world use case 02

Checking current floor status

A salon owner wants to see if everyone is on-site.
Real-world use case 03

Gathering sales data for a meeting

A manager needs to prep for a meeting.

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
Get specific appointment details. Use this to see what a client has booked and when.
02 Capability
Get branch timetable
Get the branch work timetable. This gives you a high-level view of your location's hours.
03 Capability
Get client course
Get details of a specific client course. Use this to see what packages a customer has purchased.
04 Capability
Create break
Create a staff break. This helps you keep the daily schedule accurate for your team.

Capability set02 / 05

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

05 Capability
Get csv export job
Retrieve the status and download URL of a CSV export job. Use this to get your data once it's ready.
06 Capability
Get staff timetable
Get timetables for all staff in a branch. This helps you see everyone's availability at once.
07 Capability
List appointments
List appointments for a branch. Use this to see your full daily or weekly schedule.
08 Capability
List client courses
List client courses. Use this to see all the different packages your customers own.

Capability set03 / 05

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

09 Capability
Checkin appointment
Check-in a client for an appointment. Use this to clear your waiting room quickly.
10 Capability
Confirm appointments
Confirm one or more appointments. This is a fast way to verify your morning bookings.
11 Capability
Create client
Create a new client. Use this to add a person to your database with all their contact info.

Capability set04 / 05

12—14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

12 Capability
Create csv export job
Create a CSV export job. This starts the process of pulling your business data for reports.
13 Capability
List breaks
List staff breaks. This lets you see who is currently off the floor.
14 Capability
List clients
List clients for a business. This is the quickest way to find a specific person in your database.

Capability set05 / 05

15—17

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 17 available through Phorest.

15 Capability
Update appointment
Update an appointment. Use this to change times or services for a booking.
16 Capability
Update client course
Update a client course. Use this to change details like an expiry date on a package.
17 Capability
Update client
Update an existing client. This ensures your records stay current with the latest contact info.

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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative": {
      "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-alternative --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 manual data entry and constantly switching windows to see who's next. It's for the front desk team that needs to update records fast without hunting for buttons.

01

Salon Owner

Checks daily schedules and client statuses on the fly to stay on top of the business.

02

Receptionist

Updates client details and manages bookings via quick text commands during busy shifts.

03

Business Analyst

Triggers data exports to get performance metrics and sales reports for monthly reviews.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 17 capabilities

Phorest

Manage salon and spa operations—clients, appointments, and staff schedules—directly through your AI agent.

02 10 capabilities

Vagaro

Manage appointments, clients, staff, services, and retail for your Vagaro-powered salon, spa, or fitness business through natural conversation.

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.

Bring your own AI

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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 manage my salon bookings with Claude?

Yes, you can use it to manage bookings, check in clients, and view staff schedules using natural language within Claude.

How does the Phorest MCP help with my spa's client records?

It allows you to quickly search for clients, update their contact information, and view their specific treatment packages without opening the desktop app.

Can I use Phorest MCP to see if my staff members are on break?

Yes, you can ask your agent to list breaks or show the full staff timetable for any branch to see who is currently available.

Does the Phorest MCP support exporting data for my reports?

It does. You can ask your agent to start a CSV export job and then retrieve the download link once the data is ready for analysis.

Is Phorest MCP good for busy receptionists?

It's designed for high-traffic environments. Receptionists can update bookings and check in clients using quick text commands to stay focused on the customers.

Can I update client courses and expiry dates with Phorest MCP?

Yes, you can use it to modify specific course details, such as updating an expiry date on a client's treatment package.

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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