• NEW
  • LIVE
  • CLEANUP
  • HUMAN

How to manage backend workflow lifecycles with your AI

Connect Fastn to your agent to handle flow definitions through chat. You stop clicking through dashboards and start using commands.

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Short answer

Can I manage Fastn workflows with my AI?

Yes. You can create, update, archive, list, and publish flow definitions using your agent. This gives you direct control over your backend logic through conversation.

Where every change lands.

Workflow management outcomes

Your agent handles the heavy lifting of definition management.

NEW

Fresh flow definitions

The AI builds new logic based on your description. You get a ready-to-use workflow without manual configuration.

LIVE

Active deployments

Push your changes to production immediately. Your agent handles the transition from draft to live status.

CLEANUP

Organized environments

Remove old or broken logic from your list. The AI archives outdated flows to keep your workspace clean.

HUMAN

Logic verification

You review the final logic before it goes live. The AI prepares the definition, but you decide when it's perfect.

The workflow

What your AI does when a request arrives.

Your agent translates your intent into specific Fastn actions.

  1. Inventory check

    The agent looks up your existing flows to see what is already built. This ensures it knows which definitions to modify or replace.

    list_workflows

  2. Definition creation

    The agent builds a new flow definition based on your requirements. It sets up the structure needed for your backend logic.

    create_workflow

  3. Logic updates

    When you need to change a step or a variable, the agent modifies the existing definition. It keeps your current logic intact while adding new parts.

    update_workflow

  4. Lifecycle control

    The agent moves flows between states like active or archived. It can also push a finished definition to your live environment.

    archive_workflowpublish_workflow

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Fastn.

Starting points

These are basic commands. Swap out the names of your specific workflows or logic steps to match your setup.

Fastn Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wa4bKnlUgLKkNcgy1RPaz1zwlTmtw2evOT0C54sb/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 — Fastn capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fastn-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_wa4bKnlUgLKkNcgy1RPaz1zwlTmtw2evOT0C54sb/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my current Fastn workflows so I can see what's active.

  • Create a new workflow called 'User Signup' that handles email verification.

  • Update the 'Payment Processing' workflow to include a new webhook step.

  • Archive the old 'Test Flow' that I used last week.

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Start here

Connect Fastn once, then ask.

One connection links your agent to your Fastn account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our side.

Connect Fastn to your AI

FAQ

How the Connector behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI delete a workflow entirely?

    No. The agent can archive a workflow to remove it from your active list, but it cannot perform a permanent deletion.

  • 02

    Does the AI decide when to publish a workflow?

    The AI performs the action when you tell it to, but you should always review the definition before asking it to publish.

  • 03

    Can I see a list of all my workflows?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to list all existing workflows at any time.

  • 04

    Can the AI change my existing logic?

    Yes. It can modify existing definitions through specific update commands.

  • 05

    Will the AI create a workflow without my permission?

    No. The agent only creates or modifies workflows when you explicitly give it a command to do so.

  • More questions about Fastn? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Fastn Connector can do

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