• AUTOMATION
  • DATA
  • LOGIC
  • HUMAN

How to trigger automated business workflows with your AI

Connect your AI to ToolJet to turn text instructions into live business processes. Once linked, your agent can kick off any workflow you've already built.

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Short answer

How can I run ToolJet workflows through my AI?

Your AI uses the trigger_workflow tool to call specific workflows you have already set up in ToolJet. You can pass custom data from your chat directly into these workflows to automate tasks like database updates or API calls. This setup turns your agent into a remote control for your existing business logic.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI maps your chat input to specific ToolJet endpoints.

AUTOMATION

Live workflow execution

The AI triggers a specific ToolJet workflow using the data you provided. This runs your pre-configured logic immediately.

DATA

Custom payload delivery

Your agent packages chat details into a JSON payload. ToolJet receives this data to populate workflow variables.

LOGIC

Pre-built process runs

The AI doesn't guess how to do the work. It relies on the exact steps you've already defined in your ToolJet environment.

HUMAN

Manual oversight needed

If a workflow requires a specific user permission or a physical sign-off, the AI stops and waits for you to handle that part in ToolJet.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI acts as the bridge between your conversation and your ToolJet workspace.

  1. Parse intent

    Your agent looks at your request to figure out which specific workflow needs to run. It extracts the necessary variables from your sentence.

    trigger_workflow

  2. Format payload

    The AI organizes your input into the exact structure the ToolJet workflow expects. This ensures the data lands in the right fields.

    trigger_workflow

  3. Execute call

    The agent sends the command to ToolJet to start the process. The workflow begins running on your backend immediately.

    trigger_workflow

  4. Report status

    The AI waits for the workflow to respond. It then tells you if the trigger was successful or if the workflow hit an error.

    trigger_workflow

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first automation.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual ToolJet workflow IDs and the specific data you want to send.

ToolJet Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fZAVtt2HDxWgJpZNaxHskMSVXKTr8FTY7XLkyBKl/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 — ToolJet capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tooljet-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fZAVtt2HDxWgJpZNaxHskMSVXKTr8FTY7XLkyBKl/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Trigger the 'customer_onboarding' workflow in ToolJet for user 'John Doe'.

  • Run the 'update_inventory' workflow and set the product_id to 'SKU-99' and quantity to '5'.

  • Execute the 'generate_invoice' workflow for the client listed in this email.

  • Start the 'sync_crm_data' workflow using the contact info I just provided.

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Start here

Connect ToolJet once, then ask.

Just link your ToolJet account through the Vinkius dashboard. Once connected, your AI client can immediately start calling your workflows.

Connect ToolJet to your AI

FAQ

How the connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create new ToolJet workflows?

    No. The AI can only trigger workflows that you have already built and saved in ToolJet.

  • 02

    Does the AI see my ToolJet credentials?

    No. Your credentials stay encrypted and are handled by Vinkius. Your AI client only sees the tools available to it.

  • 03

    Can the AI change my ToolJet UI layout?

    No. The AI only interacts with the workflow execution layer, not the visual editor or dashboard settings.

  • 04

    What happens if the workflow fails?

    The AI will receive the error response from ToolJet and report the failure to you in the chat.

  • 05

    Can I pass multiple pieces of data at once?

    Yes. You can include as many variables in your prompt as your specific ToolJet workflow is configured to accept.

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