How to Use the Relay Workflow Automation MCP in Claude

Q: How do I trigger Relay Workflow Automation runs using Claude Desktop?

Ask your agent to run a specific workflow. It uses the listworkflows tool to find the ID, builds the input payload, and triggers the run using the runworkflow tool.

Q: How does the Relay Workflow Automation MCP Server show me run history in Claude Desktop?

The agent invokes listruns to pull your recent execution logs. You get a clean list of past run statuses directly in your chat.

Q: Do I need to manually format JSON payloads for my runs?

No. Your agent calls getworkflow to inspect the required inputs and builds the correctly structured JSON payload for you.

Trigger and monitor your Relay Workflow Automation runs directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Discover and inspect your active automations

The `list_workflows` tool lets your agent pull a clean inventory of every automation configured in your Relay account. It reads your live setup so you can choose the exact workflow you need to trigger without digging through documentation. Once you pinpoint the workflow, the `get_workflow` tool fetches its exact input parameters. Your agent uses this schema to draft the precise JSON payload required for execution, preventing validation errors before they happen.

Execute and track tasks from Claude Desktop

The `run_workflow` tool triggers any Relay automation directly from your chat interface. You feed your agent the raw inputs, and it passes the JSON object to the Relay API immediately. You do not have to guess if the job completed. The `get_run_status` tool polls the active run to show you exactly where things stand, keeping your chat session updated with live execution milestones.

Cancel active runs and review execution history

The `cancel_run` tool stops an active, stalling, or misconfigured workflow run immediately. Your agent calls this endpoint to kill the run before it wastes API calls or messes up your database. To verify your history, the `list_runs` tool retrieves a log of recent executions right inside this MCP Server. This gives you a clear audit trail of what succeeded and what failed during your session.

Setup guide

Set up Relay Workflow Automation MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Relay Workflow Automation MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Relay Workflow Automation MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under relay-workflow-automation-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "relay-workflow-automation-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Relay Workflow Automation MCP in Claude Desktop

Ask your agent to run a specific workflow. It uses the `list_workflows` tool to find the ID, builds the input payload, and triggers the run using the `run_workflow` tool.

Yes. If a run is stuck, tell your agent to stop it. It will use the `cancel_run` tool to halt the active execution immediately.

The agent invokes `list_runs` to pull your recent execution logs. You get a clean list of past run statuses directly in your chat.

No. Your agent calls `get_workflow` to inspect the required inputs and builds the correctly structured JSON payload for you.

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