zocdoc
Find and book doctors with Zocdoc - search providers, view availability, and manage appointments
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Zocdoc Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to use Zocdoc for healthcare appointment management including searching for providers, viewing availability, and managing existing appointments.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/zocdoc/install.sh | bash
Or manually:
cp -r skills/zocdoc ~/.canifi/skills/
Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set ZOCDOC_EMAIL "[email protected]"
canifi-env set ZOCDOC_PASSWORD "your-password"
Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"
Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- Search for healthcare providers
- View doctor availability
- Check existing appointments
- Access provider reviews
- View insurance compatibility
- Browse provider profiles
Usage Examples
Example 1: Find a Doctor
User: "Find a dermatologist near me with good reviews"
Claude: I'll search for dermatologists.
1. Opening Zocdoc via Playwright MCP
2. Searching for dermatologists
3. Filtering by location
4. Sorting by patient reviews
5. Listing top-rated options
Example 2: Check Appointments
User: "Do I have any upcoming Zocdoc appointments?"
Claude: I'll check your appointments.
1. Accessing your account
2. Viewing appointments section
3. Listing upcoming appointments
4. Providing appointment details
Example 3: View Provider Info
User: "Tell me about Dr. Smith's availability"
Claude: I'll check availability.
1. Finding Dr. Smith's profile
2. Viewing available time slots
3. Checking upcoming dates
4. Summarizing openings
Authentication Flow
- Navigate to zocdoc.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Log in" and enter email
- Enter password
- Handle 2FA if required (via iMessage)
- Maintain session for account access
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry up to 3 times, notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- 2FA Required: Send iMessage notification
- Provider Not Found: Broaden search criteria
- No Availability: Suggest alternative dates
Self-Improvement Instructions
When Zocdoc updates:
- Document new search filters
- Update provider category options
- Track booking flow changes
- Log insurance verification updates
Notes
- Insurance verification available
- Patient reviews and ratings
- Real-time availability
- Appointment reminders
- Video visit options
