• COMPLETED
  • PENDING
  • HUMAN
  • FAILED

How to trigger asynchronous workflows with your AI

Connect your AI client to Lindy to hand off complex tasks to autonomous employees. Once connected, your agent can kick off background processes by sending structured data to specific Lindy agents.

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Short answer

How do I start a Lindy task from my AI client?

You send a JSON payload to a specific Lindy agent to initiate a task. Your AI client uses the connector to find the right agent and pass the necessary data to start the work. You'll see the results once the Lindy employee finishes the job.

Task outcomes

Where your tasks land.

Depending on how you set up your Lindy agents, the results of your triggered workflows go to different places.

COMPLETED

Finished Lindy tasks

The Lindy agent completes the requested work and updates its internal state. You can check the agent's logs to see the outcome.

PENDING

Active background work

The task is running asynchronously in the background. Your AI client is free to do other things while the Lindy employee works.

HUMAN

Needs your input

If the Lindy agent hits a roadblock or needs a decision, it pauses. You'll need to step in to provide the missing information.

FAILED

Error notifications

If the JSON payload is malformed or the agent can't reach a tool, the task stops. You'll see the error details in the agent's history.

The workflow

What your AI does when the payload arrives.

The connection allows your AI client to act as a bridge between your chat interface and Lindy's autonomous workers.

  1. Identify the agent

    Your AI client looks up the available Lindy employees to find the one capable of handling your specific request.

    list_lindies

  2. Format the data

    Your agent converts your natural language request into a structured JSON payload that the Lindy agent understands.

    trigger_lindy

  3. Hand off the task

    The connector sends the instruction to Lindy, which starts the asynchronous execution immediately.

    trigger_lindy

  4. Confirm receipt

    The system confirms the trigger was successful so your AI client can move on to the next instruction.

    trigger_lindy

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first Lindy task.

Starting points

These are templates. Swap out the agent names and the specific data fields to match your actual Lindy setup.

Lindy Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2F5Hk7TPFg1Cz9vjMKKvEPPvQH0HYkK2vL7pHhF/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 — Lindy capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lindy-autonomous-ai-employees-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_c2F5Hk7TPFg1Cz9vjMKKvEPPvQH0HYkK2vL7pHhF/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all my Lindy agents so I can see who is available.

  • Trigger the 'Invoice Processor' Lindy with this data: {"amount": 500, "vendor": "Acme Corp"}.

  • Find the 'Customer Support' Lindy and tell it to handle the ticket from the recent email.

  • Start the 'Onboarding' Lindy for the new contact in my Google Sheet.

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Start here

Connect Lindy once, then ask.

One click connects your AI client to the Lindy MCP. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start triggering agents immediately.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI see the progress of a Lindy task in real time?

    No. The trigger is asynchronous, meaning the AI sends the command and then moves on. You check the Lindy agent's status separately.

  • 02

    What happens if I send the wrong JSON format?

    The trigger will fail. The Lindy agent requires specific keys to execute a task, so your AI client must format the payload correctly.

  • 03

    Can the AI delete my Lindy agents?

    No. This connector only allows you to list agents and trigger them. It cannot modify or delete your Lindy account or agents.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle the actual work?

    No. Your AI client acts as the messenger. The Lindy agent is the one that actually performs the business logic and task execution.

  • 05

    Can I trigger multiple Lindies at once?

    Yes. You can send separate trigger commands to different agents in sequence or as part of a larger instruction.

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