Smart Slot Optimization

Feature Request: Smart Slot Optimization

Goal

When a client books, TidyCal should automatically suggest the earliest available timeslot of the day rather than offering the entire list of options.

This keeps the practitionerโ€™s day structured and avoids scattered bookings late in the afternoon.

Why this matters

  • Many coaches, therapists and consultants use fixed energy windows.
  • Random booking times break workflow, focus, and batching.
  • We want calendars that fill from morning to afternoon in a predictable sequence.
  • It increases productivity and reduces context switching.

Suggested functionality

  1. Toggle: โ€œFill schedule chronologicallyโ€
    When enabled, the earliest available slot becomes the default suggestion.
  2. Optional: collapse later time slots
    Show only the next slot by default, with a โ€œSee more timesโ€ button.
  3. Daily booking limits
    E.g. โ€œMaximum 1 booking per dayโ€ or โ€œMaximum 2โ€, automatically filling earliest gaps first.

Why this fits TidyCal

  • It keeps the interface simple, no extra clutter.
  • It adds a powerful workflow improvement for professionals.
  • It differentiates TidyCal from basic schedulers without complicating the user experience.
  • Itโ€™s one of the few features coaches and practitioners consistently miss.