Camunda (BPMN Engine) Connector for AI agents.

25 live capabilities

Orchestrate and monitor business workflows using natural language commands.

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Why people use Camunda (BPMN Engine)

Camunda (BPMN Engine) for Faster Workflow Orchestration

With this Connector, you can talk to your workflows directly. Your AI agent acts as a bridge, allowing you to ask for status updates, pull process variables, or check cluster health in a single chat window. You get the same data without the tab fatigue.

What Vinkius changes

You get a natural language interface for your entire Camunda orchestration engine.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Production Incident Response

An ops lead finds a production bottleneck and uses search_incidents to find the failure point, then get_incident to see the specific error message.
Real-world use case 02

Rapid Workflow Testing

A developer wants to test a new flow and uses start_process_instance to kick off a test run with dummy data without using the Modeler.
Real-world use case 03

Human Task Management

A manager asks to find all pending tasks and uses search_user_tasks to see who is currently blocked and needs to be reassigned.

Complete set · 25capabilities

The complete Camunda (BPMN Engine) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Camunda (BPMN Engine).

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

01 Capability
Get user task form
Fetches the form linked to a specific user task. It shows what data is required from a human.
02 Capability
Get variable
Gets the value of a specific process or local variable. It's perfect for verifying data points.
03 Capability
Search groups
Finds user groups within your Camunda environment. Use this to manage team permissions.
04 Capability
Activate jobs
Polls jobs for workers to ensure they are processed. This keeps your background tasks moving.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

05 Capability
Assign user task
Assigns a specific user task to a person in your workflow. It helps keep your team organized.
06 Capability
Complete job
Marks an activated job as finished. Use this to move your processes forward.
07 Capability
Complete user task
Completes a user task and adds specific variables. It records the data needed for the next step.
08 Capability
Deploy resources
Deploys BPMN, DMN, or Form resources to your engine. This makes pushing updates much faster.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

09 Capability
Fail job
Marks a job as failed to trigger retries or incidents. It helps you test error handling logic.
10 Capability
Get incident
Pulls the specific details of a process incident. Use this to see exactly what went wrong.
11 Capability
Get process definition xml
Retrieves the BPMN XML of a process definition. It lets you inspect the underlying logic.
12 Capability
Get process instance
Gets the status and details of a specific process instance. You can check progress in real time.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

13 Capability
Get topology
Shows the cluster topology and partition status. This is great for checking your infrastructure health.
14 Capability
Get user task
Shows the details of a specific user task. Use this to see who is currently blocked.
15 Capability
Search incidents
Searches for all current process incidents. This helps you find production issues quickly.
16 Capability
Search jobs
Searches for job instances across your engine. Use this to find specific background tasks.

Capability set05 / 07

17—19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

17 Capability
Search process definitions
Finds all deployed process definitions. It helps you see what's currently live in your system.
18 Capability
Search process instances
Searches for specific process instances. Use this to track down a particular order or request.
19 Capability
Search tenants
Searches for tenants in a multi-tenant setup. It helps manage different client environments.

Capability set06 / 07

20—22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

20 Capability
Search user tasks
Finds all pending human tasks in the system. Use this to see where the work is stalled.
21 Capability
Search users
Searches for users within your environment. Use this to find specific team members.
22 Capability
Search variables
Searches for process or local variables. It helps you find the data you need for debugging.

Capability set07 / 07

23—25

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 25 available through Camunda (BPMN Engine).

23 Capability
Start process instance
Starts a new process instance with specific variables. Use this to kick off new workflows.
24 Capability
Throw job error
Throws a BPMN error from a running job. This is useful for testing your error handling paths.
25 Capability
Unassign user task
Removes a user task assignment from a person. Use this to reallocate work to someone else.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Camunda (BPMN Engine) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Camunda (BPMN Engine) from the conversation.

Choose your client

Live preview

Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it Camunda (BPMN Engine), and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable Camunda (BPMN Engine) for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Camunda (BPMN Engine) URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable Camunda (BPMN Engine) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "camunda-bpmn-engine": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using Camunda (BPMN Engine)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Camunda (BPMN Engine), help me...". 25 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "camunda-bpmn-engine": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using Camunda (BPMN Engine)

Ask Copilot: "Using Camunda (BPMN Engine), help me...". 25 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "camunda-bpmn-engine": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using Camunda (BPMN Engine)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Camunda (BPMN Engine), help me...". 25 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "camunda-bpmn-engine": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using Camunda (BPMN Engine)

Ask Cline: "Using Camunda (BPMN Engine), help me...". 25 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add camunda-bpmn-engine --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_y90Ds8k0UbZiOWswYWNQuOxmGmJvdjC4E519twOc/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using Camunda (BPMN Engine)

Ask Claude: "Using Camunda (BPMN Engine), show me...". 25 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work Camunda can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the process engineer tired of manual dashboard clicking, the ops lead hunting for production bottlenecks, and the developer trying to test workflows without a UI.

01

Process Engineer

Checks process definitions and deploys updates directly from the terminal.

02

Operations Lead

Monitors incidents and clears job failures via chat queries.

03

Backend Developer

Starts process instances and completes user tasks during local testing.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 11 capabilities

Zeev

Digitize business processes with BPMN workflows, electronic forms, and approval chains that replace paper and email chaos.

02 10 capabilities

Chuanyun

Enterprise workflow automation and digital engine. manage business objects, forms, and approval history via AI.

03 32 capabilities

Activepieces

Automate workflows with Activepieces. manage flows, monitor executions, and handle app connections directly from your AI agent.

04 9 capabilities

Kissflow

Build low-code workflows, process apps, and case management solutions that digitize operations without heavy IT involvement.

05 10 capabilities

QingFlow

Leading no-code BPM automation platform. manage applications, data records, and workflows via AI.

06 12 capabilities

HiFlow

Workflow and business process management.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Camunda connected.

Before you connect

Questions about Camunda.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP help me manage my production workflows?

Yes. It lets you start processes, check their status, and manage variables using natural language. You can interact with your live workflows directly through your AI agent.

How do I use the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP to find stuck human tasks?

You can simply ask your agent to search for pending human tasks. It will scan your environment and list the tasks that are currently waiting for action, showing you who is assigned to them.

Can I deploy new BPMN models using the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP?

Yes, you can. The Connector includes a capability to deploy BPMN, DMN, and Form resources directly. This lets you push updates to your engine without leaving your chat interface.

How does the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP help with troubleshooting?

It provides direct access to incident data. You can ask your agent to find all active incidents and then pull specific details to see exactly where a process failed or stalled.

Can the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP check my cluster health?

Yes, it can retrieve your cluster topology and partition status. This helps you monitor the health of your infrastructure and ensure everything is running correctly.

Is the Camunda (BPMN Engine) MCP suitable for multi-tenant environments?

Yes, it supports multi-tenancy. You can search for tenants and manage resources across different environments using the same AI interface.

Can I start a process instance with specific input data?

Yes! Use the start_process_instance capability and provide the variables JSON object. The AI will map your data to the process requirements automatically.

How do I find all tasks currently assigned to a specific user?

You can use the search_user_tasks capability with a filter like {"assignee": "user-id"}. The agent will return a list of all active human tasks for that person.

Is it possible to see why a process instance is stuck?

Yes. Use search_incidents to find errors in the cluster, and then get_incident with the specific key to see the error message and stack trace.

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