> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.calgest.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to CalGest

> CalGest is a scheduling and operations platform built for service businesses.

CalGest helps appointment-driven businesses manage their day-to-day operations from a single workspace. Whether you run a salon, clinic, car shop, gym, or barbershop, CalGest gives your team the tools to manage appointments, clients, and team coordination — all in one place.

## What you can do with CalGest

<Columns>
  <Card title="Schedule appointments" icon="calendar" href="/appointments/scheduling">
    Create, reschedule, and manage appointments with drag-and-drop.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage customers" icon="users" href="/customers/managing">
    Keep track of client history, contact info, and preferences.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Coordinate your team" icon="user-group" href="/team/employees">
    Manage staff schedules, roles, and availability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accept online bookings" icon="globe" href="/booking/setup">
    Let clients book appointments through a public booking page.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Key features at a glance

| Feature                       | What it does                                                        |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Agenda views**              | View your schedule by day, week, month, or team                     |
| **Recurring appointments**    | Set up daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly repeating bookings       |
| **Online booking page**       | Share a link so clients can book directly                           |
| **SMS & email notifications** | Automatic confirmations, reminders, and updates                     |
| **Custom fields**             | Add custom data fields to appointments and customers                |
| **Tracking metrics**          | Track customer progress over time (weight, sessions, ratings, etc.) |
| **Roles & permissions**       | Control what each team member can see and do                        |
| **Mobile app**                | Manage appointments on the go from iOS or Android                   |

## Where to start

<Card title="First steps" icon="rocket" href="/first-steps">
  Set up your workspace, invite your team, and create your first appointment.
</Card>