• SUCCESS
  • FAILURE
  • PENDING
  • HUMAN

How to check Relay workflow status with your AI

Connect Relay to your AI client to monitor background automations. You can ask your agent to find specific runs or check if a process finished successfully.

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Short answer

How can I see if my Relay automation finished?

Your AI pulls a list of recent runs or checks the specific status of a single execution. You'll get immediate updates on whether a workflow succeeded, failed, or is still running.

Automation visibility

What your AI tracks

The AI monitors your automation activity so you don't have to manually refresh the Relay dashboard.

SUCCESS

Completed runs

The AI identifies finished automations. You get a clear confirmation that the data moved where it was supposed to go.

FAILURE

Error alerts

The AI spots runs that hit a snag. It tells you exactly which automation failed so you can fix it.

PENDING

Active processes

The AI checks on workflows currently in progress. You'll know if a background task is still working or stuck.

HUMAN

Manual fixes

If a run fails, the AI flags it for you. You'll need to step in to the Relay dashboard to resolve the underlying issue.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for status.

Your agent acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Relay execution engine.

  1. Scan recent activity

    The AI looks through your recent automation history to find the specific task you're asking about.

    list_runs

  2. Identify the target run

    Once it finds the right automation, the AI isolates the specific execution ID.

    list_runs

  3. Fetch current state

    The AI pulls the live status of that specific execution to see if it's done or still working.

    get_run_status

  4. Report findings

    The AI tells you exactly what happened with the run in plain English.

    get_run_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to start checking your automations.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual Relay details like specific workflow names or run IDs.

Relay Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VRSOMognj3DSS0BPKGJEVvbX7ta9HWkIr5qd3h5d/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 — Relay capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "relay-workflow-automation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_VRSOMognj3DSS0BPKGJEVvbX7ta9HWkIr5qd3h5d/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List my most recent Relay runs.

  • Check the status of the 'Invoice Processing' workflow run.

  • Did the automation for the 'New Lead' sync finish successfully?

  • Show me the status of run ID 12345.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Relay Workflow Automation once, then ask.

One click connects your AI to Relay. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end.

Connect Relay Workflow Automation to your AI

FAQ

Common questions

  • 01

    Can my AI fix a failed Relay workflow?

    No. The AI can see that a run failed, but it cannot modify the workflow logic or re-run it. You have to do that in Relay.

  • 02

    Can the AI start a new automation run?

    No. This connector is designed to check the status and list existing runs. It cannot trigger new workflows.

  • 03

    How often does the AI see updated statuses?

    The AI sees the status at the exact moment you ask it. It pulls fresh data from Relay every time you query a run.

  • 04

    Can I see the data that was processed in a run?

    No. The AI can check if a run was successful, but it does not have the tools to read the specific data payloads inside the run.

  • 05

    Does the AI need my Relay password?

    No. You connect via Vinkius, which manages the connection securely. Your AI client never sees your login credentials.

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

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