By

Susan Moeller
How to connect Cal.com to Claude using MCP
This post gives you everything you need to connect Cal.com to Claude using Connectors and Cal's MCP server. The process takes just seconds.
Connecting Cal.com to Claude unlocks powerful scheduling workflows directly inside your AI assistant. With just a few steps, you can integrate Cal.com via an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and start automating bookings, availability, and more.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to set it up.

Why Connect Cal.com to Claude?
By connecting Cal.com to Claude, you can:
Schedule meetings directly through Claude
Access availability in real time
Automate booking workflows using natural language
Build custom AI-powered scheduling experiences
This integration uses Cal.com’s MCP server, which allows Claude to interact with your scheduling data in Cal.
Step-by-Step: Connect Cal.com to Claude
1. Open Claude and go to Customize
Start by opening Claude. In the interface, click on Customize to access configuration settings.
2. Navigate to Connectors
On the Customize screen:
Look at the left-hand sidebar
Click on Connectors
This is where you manage integrations with external tools.
3. Add a Custom Connector
Once the Connectors panel opens:
Click the + (plus) button
Select Add custom connector from the dropdown
4. Configure the Connector
You’ll now set up the Cal.com connection:
Name:
Cal.comMCP Server URL:
Then click Add.
5. Complete the Connection
Claude will guide you through the remaining prompts to authenticate and finalize the connection.
Once completed, Cal.com will be available as a connector inside Claude.
That’s It 🎉
You’ve successfully connected Cal.com to Claude.
Now you can start using natural language to:
Book meetings
Check availability
Automate scheduling workflows
Learn More
For a deeper dive into how our MCP server works and how to build on top of it, check out the official docs:
https://cal.com/docs/mcp-server
FAQ
What is an MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that allows AI tools like Claude to connect to external services. In this case, it lets Claude interact with your Cal.com account through a secure server.
Do I need a Cal.com account to use this?
Yes. You’ll need an active Cal.com account to connect it to Claude and manage your scheduling.
What can Claude do with my Cal.com account?
Once connected, Claude can help you manage your schedule as you chat and work with Claude. This includes checking bookings, creating event types, viewing availability, and updating or canceling meetings.
Is this connection secure?
Yes. The integration runs through Cal.com’s MCP server, which handles authentication and permissions so Claude can only perform actions you authorize.
Do I need to install anything?
No installation is required. You just add Cal.com as a custom connector inside Claude.

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