• EXECUTION
  • MONITORING
  • INVENTORY
  • HUMAN

How to run and monitor RPA tasks with your AI

Connect ShadowBot to your AI client to trigger automations and watch their status as they run.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to manage RPA tasks?

You tell your AI which automation to start, and it uses ShadowBot to trigger the app and pull live updates on its progress. You'll get a clear view of what's running and where each task stands.

The outcomes

What you get from ShadowBot

Your AI handles the heavy lifting of execution and tracking.

EXECUTION

Remote task triggers

Your AI picks the right application and starts the specific task you requested. It handles the handoff to the RPA engine.

MONITORING

Live status updates

The AI pulls real-time progress so you know exactly how far along a task is. You don't have to check the RPA dashboard manually.

INVENTORY

App availability

Your AI can look up which automation applications are ready to use. This helps it choose the right tool for your request.

HUMAN

Manual oversight

If a task hits a snag, the AI reports the status to you. You decide if the task needs a restart or a fix.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a task.

The AI acts as the bridge between your chat interface and the RPA environment.

  1. Identify the target app

    The AI checks which automation applications are available to ensure it targets the right one.

    list_apps

  2. Launch the automation

    Once the app is identified, the AI sends the command to begin the specific workflow.

    start_task

  3. Check execution status

    The AI pulls the current state of the running task to see if it's active, finished, or failed.

    get_task_details

  4. Report progress

    The AI summarizes the task details in your chat so you can monitor the outcome.

    get_task_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with ShadowBot.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual application names or task IDs.

ShadowBot Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ufnlZ9qwI42evVPv5I9DUys2Zu6x1WXTg98eorvf/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 — ShadowBot capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shadowbot-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ufnlZ9qwI42evVPv5I9DUys2Zu6x1WXTg98eorvf/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the automation apps available through ShadowBot.

  • Start the 'Invoice Processing' task in the FinanceBot application.

  • Check the status of the last task I started in the DataScraper app.

  • What is the current progress of the 'Monthly Report' task?

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Connect ShadowBot once, then ask.

Log in once to link your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start giving commands to your AI.

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FAQ

How ShadowBot behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI change the settings of the RPA application?

    No. The AI can only start tasks, list apps, and check task details. It cannot modify the internal configuration of your automation software.

  • 02

    Will the AI automatically fix a failed task?

    No. If a task fails, the AI will report the error details to you, but you must decide how to proceed.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which apps are available?

    It uses the list_apps tool to see every automation application connected to the ShadowBot MCP.

  • 04

    Can I see the logs for a completed task?

    Yes, the AI can pull specific details about a task's execution using the get_task_details tool.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete an automation app?

    No. The AI only has permission to list, start, and monitor tasks.

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

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