YingDao RPA
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI platforms to invoke RPA (Robotic Process Automation) capabilities from YingDao, allowing automated execution of repetitive tasks through AI interactions.
What is YingDao RPA?
YingDao RPA is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol server that enables ai platforms to invoke rpa (robotic process automation) capabilities from yingdao, allowing automated execution of repetitive tasks through ai interactions....
A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI platforms to invoke RPA (Robotic Process Automation) capabilities from YingDao, allowing automated execution of repetitive tasks through AI interactions.
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A Model Context Protocol server that enables AI platforms to
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx yingdao-rpa-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use YingDao RPA
The YingDao RPA MCP Server connects AI platforms like Claude to YingDao's Robotic Process Automation platform, enabling AI assistants to list, query, and trigger RPA automation workflows directly through natural language. It supports two modes: a local mode that controls the YingDao ShadowBot desktop application running on your machine, and an Open API mode for enterprise deployments where RPA jobs are dispatched to cloud robot schedulers. This lets business users and automation engineers invoke repetitive process automations — data entry, report generation, system integrations — through simple AI-driven commands.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later and npm/npx for running the MCP server
- YingDao ShadowBot desktop application installed (for local mode) — available at yingdao.com
- YingDao enterprise account with Access Key ID and Access Key Secret (for Open API mode)
- An MCP-compatible AI client: Claude Desktop, Cursor, or AI Power
- RPA workflows already created and published in your YingDao account
Install the YingDao MCP server
Run the server directly using npx, which will download and start it without a global install.
npx -y yingdao-mcp-serverConfigure local mode environment variables
For local mode, set RPA_MODEL to 'local' and provide the path to your ShadowBot executable and user configuration folder from your YingDao app settings.
# Windows example:
RPA_MODEL=local
SHADOWBOT_PATH=D://Program Files//YingDao//ShadowBot.exe
USER_FOLDER=C://Users//YourUser//AppData//Roaming//YingDao
# macOS example:
RPA_MODEL=local
SHADOWBOT_PATH=/Applications/影刀.app
USER_FOLDER=/Users/youruser/.yingdaoConfigure Open API mode environment variables
For enterprise Open API mode, set RPA_MODEL to 'openApi' and provide your Access Key ID and Secret from the YingDao enterprise admin console.
RPA_MODEL=openApi
ACCESS_KEY_ID=your-access-key-id
ACCESS_KEY_SECRET=your-access-key-secretAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
Edit your claude_desktop_config.json to add the YingDao RPA MCP server with the appropriate environment variables for your chosen mode.
Verify connection by querying the app list
Ask Claude to list your available RPA applications to confirm the server is connected and can communicate with YingDao.
YingDao RPA Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for Open API mode. Replace the placeholder values with your actual YingDao enterprise credentials.
{
"mcpServers": {
"YingDao RPA MCP Server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "yingdao-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"RPA_MODEL": "openApi",
"ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your-access-key-id",
"ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "your-access-key-secret"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to control your YingDao RPA workflows through Claude.
- "List all available RPA applications in my YingDao account."
- "Run the invoice processing automation app."
- "Check the status of the last RPA job I started."
- "What parameters does the customer onboarding RPA workflow require?"
- "Show me all available robot schedulers for running my automations."Troubleshooting YingDao RPA
queryApplist returns empty results in local mode
Verify that SHADOWBOT_PATH points to the correct ShadowBot executable and that USER_FOLDER is set to the actual user configuration directory shown in your YingDao app settings (usually under Settings > About or Settings > General). Ensure ShadowBot is installed and has been run at least once.
Open API mode returns authentication errors
Double-check that ACCESS_KEY_ID and ACCESS_KEY_SECRET match the credentials in your YingDao enterprise admin console exactly. These keys are enterprise-only — if you have a personal account, use local mode instead.
startJob triggers but the RPA robot never executes the task
In Open API mode, the job is dispatched to a robot scheduler. Use queryClientList to verify that at least one online scheduler is available, and use queryJob with the returned job ID to check status. The scheduler must be running and connected to the YingDao platform.
Frequently Asked Questions about YingDao RPA
What is YingDao RPA?
YingDao RPA is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol server that enables ai platforms to invoke rpa (robotic process automation) capabilities from yingdao, allowing automated execution of repetitive tasks through ai interactions. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install YingDao RPA?
Follow the installation instructions on the YingDao RPA GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with YingDao RPA?
YingDao RPA works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is YingDao RPA free to use?
Yes, YingDao RPA is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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