• DISCOVERY
  • EXECUTION
  • DATA
  • HUMAN

How to trigger Relay workflows with your AI

Connect Relay to your AI client once. From then on, you just tell your agent which automation to run and what data to use.

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Short answer

Can I run Relay automations through my AI?

Yes. Your agent can list your available automations and trigger them using the specific information you provide in chat. You'll see how this works in the breakdown below.

The results

Where your commands land

Your agent handles the handoff between your chat and Relay.

DISCOVERY

Visible automation lists

The agent pulls your current Relay workflows so you can see exactly what's ready to run. You don't need to hunt for IDs.

EXECUTION

Instant workflow triggers

Once you pick a task, the agent sends the command to Relay. Your automation starts immediately with the data you provided.

DATA

Custom input mapping

The agent takes the names, emails, or numbers you type and maps them to the workflow's required fields. This keeps your data organized.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

You stay in control. If the agent isn't sure which workflow matches your request, it will ask you to clarify before it runs anything.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask to run a task.

The agent acts as the bridge between your conversation and your Relay account.

  1. Scan for workflows

    The agent looks through your Relay account to find all available automations.

    list_workflows

  2. Select a target

    The agent identifies the specific automation you want to trigger based on your chat description.

    list_workflows

  3. Format the data

    The agent takes the specific details you typed and prepares them for the Relay engine.

    run_workflow

  4. Start the run

    The agent executes the command to kick off the automation with your custom inputs.

    run_workflow

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get your agent moving.

Starting points

These are just examples. You'll need to swap in your actual workflow names and the specific data you want to use.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me my Relay workflows.

  • Run the 'New Lead' workflow for user john@example.com.

  • Trigger the 'Slack Alert' automation with the message 'System update complete'.

  • Find my onboarding workflow and run it for the client Acme Corp.

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

Start here

Connect Relay Workflow Automation once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can find the full walkthrough on the Connector page.

Connect Relay Workflow Automation to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create new workflows?

    No. The agent can only list and run workflows that you have already created in Relay.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete my automations?

    No. There are no tools provided to delete or modify your existing Relay workflows.

  • 03

    Does the AI need to know the workflow ID?

    No. The agent can find the right workflow by name using the available tools.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the logic inside a workflow?

    No. The agent only triggers the workflow with the data you provide; it cannot edit the workflow steps.

  • 05

    What happens if I give the wrong data?

    If the data doesn't match what the workflow expects, the execution will fail, just like a manual trigger would.

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

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