Getting Started

What is YingDao RPA MCP Server?

YingDao RPA MCP Server is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) implementation that bridges YingDao AI Power and MCP hosts (such as Claude Desktop, Cursor). It enables AI agents to leverage YingDao RPA capabilities for automation. The server supports both SSE Server and Stdio Server modes.

How to use YingDao RPA MCP Server?

Choose between Local Mode (set RPA_MODEL=local with paths to the YingDao RPA executable and user folder) or Open API Mode (set RPA_MODEL=openApi with access credentials). For Stdio, configure the client with the npx command and environment variables. For SSE, clone the repository, build, and start the server on port 3000.

Key features of YingDao RPA MCP Server

• Dual mode support: local and Open API
• Query RPA application parameters with queryRobotParam
• List available RPA applications with queryApplist
• Run RPA applications locally with runApp
• Upload files to the RPA platform (Open API only)
• Start and query RPA jobs (Open API only)

Use cases of YingDao RPA MCP Server

• AI-driven execution of RPA workflows from MCP-compatible clients
• Automating repetitive office tasks through natural language instructions
• Integrating RPA capabilities into AI agents or low-code platforms
• Remote management and monitoring of RPA robot fleets (enterprise)

FAQ from YingDao RPA MCP Server

What are the two operation modes?

Local Mode runs the RPA executable on the same machine; Open API Mode (enterprise only) communicates via cloud APIs using access keys.

How do I configure Local Mode?

Set environment variables RPA_MODEL=local, SHADOWBOT_PATH (path to ShadowBot.exe or 影刀.app), and USER_FOLDER (path from YingDao RPA settings).

How do I configure Open API Mode?

Set RPA_MODEL=openApi, ACCESS_KEY_ID, and `ACCESS