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Epiphany MCP Server

MCP server for Epiphany booking automation - enables AI agents to check availability and create bookings.

Setup

  1. Install dependencies:

    npm install
  2. Set API key:

    export EPIPHANY_API_KEY="ep_your_api_key_here"
  3. Add to Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

    {
      "mcpServers": {
        "epiphany": {
          "command": "node",
          "args": ["/path/to/epiphany-mcp-server.js"],
          "env": {
            "EPIPHANY_API_KEY": "ep_your_api_key_here"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  4. Restart Claude Desktop

Related MCP server: Zenoti MCP Server

Tools Available

  • list_vsls - Get all your VSLs

  • get_vsl - Get VSL details + time slots

  • get_available_times - Check availability for a date

  • create_booking - Book a time slot

  • list_bookings - View all bookings

  • get_booking - Get specific booking details

  • get_waitlist - Get waitlist entries

FreightPhone Integration

For embedding in FreightPhone website agent:

  1. Use epiphany-agent-context.md as system prompt

  2. Add VSL ID to environment variables

  3. Agent flow: qualify → check times → collect info → book → confirm

Rate Limits

  • 100 requests/minute

  • 1000 requests/hour

Error Handling

All errors return structured messages. Common issues:

  • Invalid VSL ID

  • Time slot already booked

  • Missing required fields

  • Invalid date/time format

Available Tools

7 tools
create_bookingC

Create a new booking with optional auto-confirmation for instant Meet link

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
vsl_idYesThe VSL ID to book
auto_confirmNotrue = instant Meet link, false = pending
booking_dateYesDate in YYYY-MM-DD format
booking_timeYesTime in 12-hour format (e.g., '10:00 AM')
customer_nameYesCustomer's full name
customer_emailYesCustomer's email
customer_phoneNoCustomer's phone (optional)

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so the description carries the full burden. It mentions that auto-confirmation gives an instant Meet link but doesn't disclose behavior when auto_confirm is false (pending state), nor any side effects, permissions, or error conditions. This is insufficient for a creation tool.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, 13 words, front-loaded with the action and key feature. No wasted words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

No output schema, no annotations. The description is too brief for a creation tool with 7 parameters. It omits prerequisites (e.g., VSL must exist, availability constraints), what the response contains (e.g., booking ID), and error handling. Incomplete for real-world use.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description adds context about auto-confirmation, but it restates what the schema already says ('true = instant Meet link, false = pending'). Thus, minimal added value beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Create') and resource ('booking'), and mentions the key feature of optional auto-confirmation for instant Meet link. It distinguishes from sibling tools (which are get/list operations), though it doesn't explicitly contrast with get_waitlist.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like get_available_times or get_waitlist. The description only states what it does, not the appropriate context or prerequisites.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_available_timesB

Check which time slots are available for booking on a specific date

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
dateYesDate in YYYY-MM-DD format
vsl_idYesThe VSL ID

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries full responsibility for behavioral disclosure. It only states the basic function, omitting details like read-only nature, authentication needs, or behavior when no slots are available.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence that efficiently states the purpose without wasted words. However, it could include more context without losing conciseness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description lacks information about the return format (e.g., list of times, boolean), time resolution, or business hours constraints. Given no output schema, this gap is significant.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema covers both parameters with descriptions, achieving 100% coverage. The description does not add any extra meaning beyond the schema, so a baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool checks available time slots for booking on a specific date. The verb 'check' and resource 'time slots' are specific, and the purpose is distinct from siblings like create_booking or list_bookings.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. For example, it does not mention using it before creating a booking or how it relates to list_bookings or get_booking.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_bookingB

Get details of a specific booking by ID

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
booking_idYesThe booking ID (UUID format)

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so description must carry burden. It implies read-only via 'get', but doesn't specify permissions, rate limits, or what 'details' entails.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence, no wasted words. Could add more context without bloat.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Adequate for a simple 1-parameter tool, but lacks details on return value or side effects, which could be clarified.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, with booking_id already described. Description adds no extra meaning beyond schema, meeting baseline.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Get details of a specific booking by ID' uses a specific verb ('get') and resource ('booking'), clearly distinguishing it from siblings like create_booking, list_bookings, etc.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_bookings or get_vsl. It doesn't mention prerequisites or context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_vslB

Get detailed info about a specific VSL

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
vsl_idYesThe VSL ID (UUID format)

TDQS

B3.1/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It implies a read operation but provides no detail about permissions, side effects, or behavior beyond fetching info. A more explicit statement would help.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single sentence with no excess words, appropriate for a straightforward getter. However, it could include more context without being verbose, hence not a perfect 5.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite the tool being simple, the description does not mention the return format or what 'detailed info' entails. With no output schema, the description should compensate but fails to do so.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema has 100% parameter description coverage, so the schema already documents the parameter format. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, warranting a baseline score of 3.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Get detailed info about a specific VSL' uses a specific verb ('Get') and resource ('VSL') and clearly distinguishes from sibling tools like list_vsls, which lists all VSLs.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like list_vsls, nor any prerequisites or context about the VSL ID. The usage is implied but not explicitly stated.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

get_waitlistB

Get waitlist entries for a VSL with pagination

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageNoPage number (default: 1)
limitNoResults per page (max: 50)
vsl_idYesThe VSL ID

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description does not disclose behavioral traits like read-only nature, side effects, or authentication requirements. It only states the basic function.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence with no redundancy. It could include more details without being verbose, but it is appropriately front-loaded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

The description covers the core purpose but omits details like what constitutes a waitlist entry, ordering of results, or edge cases. Adequate for a simple tool, but improvements would enhance completeness.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The description adds no extra meaning beyond noting pagination, which is implicit from the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool retrieves waitlist entries for a specific VSL and includes pagination. It distinguishes from sibling tools like list_vsls or get_vsl, which focus on different resources.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool over alternatives such as get_booking or list_bookings. The description lacks any context about prerequisites or scenarios.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_bookingsB

Get all bookings across all VSLs

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

B3.2/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states a read operation, but omits potential issues like large result sets, pagination, or any side effects. Minimal transparency.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, clear sentence with no unnecessary words. It efficiently conveys the tool's purpose.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema, the description could be more complete by mentioning what the response includes (e.g., list of booking objects with IDs). It is adequate but not comprehensive for a simple list tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

There are zero parameters. The schema coverage is 100% but trivial. The description adds no parameter semantics because none exist. Per baseline for 0 parameters, a score of 4 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool gets all bookings across all VSLs, distinguishing it from get_booking (single booking) and list_vsls. However, it does not specify what data is returned for each booking.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_booking or create_booking. The agent is left to infer that this is for listing all bookings, but no context on filtering or use cases.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list_vslsA

Get all VSLs to find VSL IDs for other operations

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No parameters

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It merely states 'Get all VSLs' without detailing aspects like pagination, sorting, or the structure of returned data. This is insufficient for an agent to fully understand the behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, concise sentence that is front-loaded with the action and resource. Every word serves a purpose with no redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no output schema), the description is adequate but not thorough. It explains the purpose but omits details like the nature of the returned data or any limitations. It is minimally complete for a simple listing tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The tool has zero parameters, and the schema coverage is 100%. According to guidelines, zero parameters yields a baseline score of 4. The description does not need to add parameter information.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('Get all VSLs') and the resource ('VSLs'), and explains the purpose ('to find VSL IDs for other operations'). It also implicitly distinguishes from the sibling tool 'get_vsl', which likely retrieves a single VSL.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage: use this to obtain VSL IDs for subsequent operations. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use this tool, nor does it mention alternatives such as 'get_vsl' for single VSL retrieval.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 7 tool updatesv1.0.0
    • First observedcreate_booking
    • First observedget_available_times
    • First observedget_booking
    • First observedget_vsl
    • First observedget_waitlist
    • First observedlist_bookings
    • First observedlist_vsls

TDQS

A3.5/5.0

Scored across 7 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool targets a distinct resource or action: bookings (create, get, list, available times), VSLs (get, list), and waitlist (get). No overlapping purposes.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent verb_noun snake_case pattern (e.g., create_booking, get_available_times, list_vsls). Singular vs plural is used appropriately.

Tool Count5/5

Seven tools is a reasonable number for a booking-related server, covering core operations without being excessive or insufficient.

Completeness3/5

The set covers create, get, list, and availability checks, but lacks update and delete operations for bookings, which are notable omissions in a booking domain.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues

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