orthogonal-restaurant-booking
Book restaurant reservations via browser automation. Use when asked to make dinner reservations, book a table, or find availability at restaurants. Supports OpenTable, Resy, and direct restaurant booking sites.
Best use case
orthogonal-restaurant-booking is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Book restaurant reservations via browser automation. Use when asked to make dinner reservations, book a table, or find availability at restaurants. Supports OpenTable, Resy, and direct restaurant booking sites.
Teams using orthogonal-restaurant-booking should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/orthogonal-restaurant-booking/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How orthogonal-restaurant-booking Compares
| Feature / Agent | orthogonal-restaurant-booking | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Book restaurant reservations via browser automation. Use when asked to make dinner reservations, book a table, or find availability at restaurants. Supports OpenTable, Resy, and direct restaurant booking sites.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Restaurant Booking
## Setup
Read your credentials from ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json:
```bash
export GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json'))['api_key'])")
export GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE=$(python3 -c "import json;print(json.load(open('$HOME/.gooseworks/credentials.json')).get('api_base','https://api.gooseworks.ai'))")
```
If ~/.gooseworks/credentials.json does not exist, tell the user to run: `npx gooseworks login`
All endpoints use Bearer auth: `-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY"`
Book reservations using Notte browser automation via Orthogonal.
## Requirements
- Orthogonal CLI (`npm install -g @orth/cli`) or API key
- Guest info: name, email, phone
## Quick Flow
1. Start Notte session
2. Navigate to booking site (OpenTable preferred)
3. Select date/time/party size
4. Fill contact form
5. Submit and confirm
## CLI Method (Recommended)
### 1. Start a Notte Session
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/start"}'
--body '{"browser_type":"chromium","headless":true,"solve_captchas":true,"idle_timeout_minutes":10}'
```
Save the `session_id` from the response.
### 2. Navigate to OpenTable
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"goto","url":"https://www.opentable.com/r/{restaurant}?datetime=2026-02-17T19:00&covers=2"}'
```
### 3. Click Time Slot
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"click","selector":"button:has-text(\"7:00 PM\")"}'
```
### 4. Select Seating (if prompted)
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"click","selector":"button:has-text(\"Select\")"}'
```
### 5. Fill the Form
```bash
# First name
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"fill","selector":"input#firstName","value":"John"}'
# Last name
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"fill","selector":"input#lastName","value":"Doe"}'
# Email
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"fill","selector":"input#email","value":"john@example.com"}'
# Phone
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"fill","selector":"input#phoneNumber","value":"4155551234"}'
```
### 6. Accept Terms
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"click","selector":"text=I agree to the restaurant"}'
```
### 7. Submit Reservation
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute"}'
--body '{"type":"click","selector":"button:has-text(\"Complete reservation\")"}'
```
### 8. Verify Confirmation
```bash
curl -s -X POST $GOOSEWORKS_API_BASE/v1/proxy/orthogonal/run \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GOOSEWORKS_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"api":"notte","path":"/sessions/{session_id}/page/scrape"}'
--body '{"only_main_content":true}'
```
Look for "confirmed" in the response.
## API Method (curl)
```bash
# Start session
curl -X POST "https://api.orth.sh/v1/run" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"api": "notte",
"path": "/sessions/start",
"body": {
"browser_type": "chromium",
"headless": true,
"solve_captchas": true,
"idle_timeout_minutes": 10
}
}'
# Execute actions (same pattern)
curl -X POST "https://api.orth.sh/v1/run" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"api": "notte",
"path": "/sessions/{session_id}/page/execute",
"body": {"type":"goto","url":"https://www.opentable.com/..."}
}'
```
## Key Selectors (OpenTable)
| Field | Selector |
|-------|----------|
| First name | `input#firstName` |
| Last name | `input#lastName` |
| Email | `input#email` |
| Phone | `input#phoneNumber` |
| Terms checkbox | `text=I agree to the restaurant` |
| Submit | `button:has-text('Complete reservation')` |
| Time slots | `button:has-text('7:00 PM')` |
| Seating select | `button:has-text('Select')` |
## Finding Restaurant IDs
Search OpenTable and extract from URL:
- `restref=1906` → Foreign Cinema
- Restaurant slug in URL path
Example URL format:
```
https://www.opentable.com/r/{restaurant-slug}?restref={id}&datetime={YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM}&covers={n}
```
## Tips
- OpenTable holds table for 5 minutes - move fast
- Use `fill` action with `value` param (not `type` with `text`)
- Click terms via label text, not checkbox directly
- No credit card needed - reservations are free
- Confirmation email sent automatically
## Resy Alternative
If restaurant uses Resy:
```
https://resy.com/cities/{city}/venues/{restaurant}?date={YYYY-MM-DD}&seats={n}
```
Similar flow but different selectors. Scrape page first to identify form fields.
## After Booking
1. Create calendar event with `gog calendar create`
2. Add attendees and location
3. Include confirmation number in descriptionRelated Skills
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