• LOG ANALYSIS
  • CONFIG CHECK
  • DATA GAP
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to debug failed workflows with your AI

Connect Automate.io to your agent to turn messy error logs into clear answers. It scans your run history and bot settings to pinpoint the break.

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Short answer

How do I find out why my Automate.io bot failed?

Your AI uses execution logs and bot configurations to identify the specific error or missing data causing the failure. It maps the error against your current settings to tell you exactly what to fix. You get a clear path to a working bot.

Diagnostic outcomes

Where every issue lands.

The AI categorizes the failure so you know whether to fix a setting or a data source.

LOG ANALYSIS

Identify the error

The AI reads the specific run logs to find the exact error message or timeout. You get the technical reason for the crash.

CONFIG CHECK

Verify bot settings

It compares the failed run against your bot's current configuration. This catches mismatches in triggers or authentication.

DATA GAP

Spot missing inputs

The AI checks if a required field was empty during the run. You'll see if a specific step lacked the data it needed to continue.

HUMAN ACTION

Manual fixes needed

The AI flags issues it can't solve, like expired API keys or broken third-party connections. You get a list of what you need to do yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI acts as a diagnostic layer between your error logs and your fix.

  1. Fetch run history

    The AI looks up the specific failed execution to see the sequence of events.

    list_bot_runs

  2. Inspect bot setup

    It pulls the current configuration of the bot to check for logic errors.

    get_bot

  3. Compare logs to config

    The AI cross-references the error in the run with the bot's instructions.

    list_bot_runsget_bot

  4. Report the cause

    The AI explains the failure in plain language and suggests a correction.

    list_bot_runs

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your investigation.

Starting points

Swap the specific bot names or run IDs for the ones you are troubleshooting.

Automate.io Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sdDhypuDfyMidwOjEivslpEfSAJ9DOLN4aJyrLAS/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Automate.io capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "automateio-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sdDhypuDfyMidwOjEivslpEfSAJ9DOLN4aJyrLAS/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Why did my 'LeadSync' bot fail during its last run?

  • Check the logs for the most recent failed run in my 'InvoiceProcessor' bot.

  • Compare the configuration of my 'EmailNotifier' bot with its last error log.

  • Look at the 'DataSync' bot runs and tell me if there is a pattern in the failures.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI fix the bot for me?

    No. The AI identifies the problem and tells you how to fix it, but it cannot change your Automate.io settings or trigger new runs.

  • 02

    Does the AI see my API keys?

    No. The AI only accesses the logs and configuration data provided by the tools. It cannot see or use your secret credentials.

  • 03

    Can I ask about a specific run ID?

    Yes. If you provide a specific run ID, the AI can use the logs to find exactly what happened during that execution.

  • 04

    Can the AI delete failed runs?

    No. The tools only allow the AI to read logs and bot details. It has no permission to delete or modify your run history.

  • 05

    How does it know which bot to check?

    You tell the AI which bot you are interested in, and it uses the available tools to find that specific bot's data.

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