影刀RPA MCP Server

What is 影刀RPA MCP Server?

影刀RPA MCP Server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide the ability to call RPA applications for 影刀AI Power and other MCP-compatible hosts such as Claude Desktop and Cursor. It supports both SSE Server and Stdio Server modes.

How to use 影刀RPA MCP Server?

Configure environment variables for either local mode (personal apps) or Open API mode (enterprise users). For Stdio Server, add a JSON configuration to your MCP client with the command npx -y yingdao-mcp-server and required env variables. For SSE Server, build the project, set environment variables in .env, start with npm run start:server, then configure the client with an url pointing to the SSE endpoint (default port 3000).

Key features of 影刀RPA MCP Server

• Supports local and Open API modes
• Provides query, run, and job management tools
• Compatible with multiple MCP hosts (AI Power, Claude Desktop, Cursor)
• Works on Windows and macOS
• Can be deployed as Stdio or SSE server

Use cases of 影刀RPA MCP Server

• Execute pre‑defined RPA applications from an MCP client
• Query and manage RPA jobs and robot clients in enterprise environments
• Upload files to the RPA platform as part of automated workflows
• Integrate RPA capabilities into AI agents or assistants

FAQ from 影刀RPA MCP Server

What is 影刀RPA MCP Server?

It is an MCP server that enables calling RPA applications from 影刀AI Power and other MCP hosts, supporting both local and enterprise Open API modes.

How do I run it in local mode?

Set the environment variables RPA_MODEL=local, SHADOWBOT_PATH to the 影刀 RPA executable path, and USER_FOLDER to the user folder path from 影刀 RPA settings.

How do I run it in Open API mode?

Set RPA_MODEL=openApi, ACCESS_KEY_ID, and ACCESS_KEY_SECRET obtained from the 影刀 RPA console (enterprise users only).

What tools are available?

In local mode: queryRobotParam, queryApplist, runApp. In Open API mode: additional tools uploadFile, startJob, queryJob, and queryClientList.

Can I use it with Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Yes, the server works as an MCP host and can be configured via Stdio or SSE in clients like Claude Desktop and Cursor.