Announcement
Jan 28, 2026
RPA by Workato Connector - How It Works & When to Use It
The RPA by Workato connector bridges Workato’s low-code integration recipes with Robotiq.ai’s RPA bots. When you hit a system that lacks APIs like legacy ERP or desktop apps.
Workato can trigger a Robotiq bot to interact with the application’s UI, then return control and output back to the original workflow.
How It Works
Build your RPA processes inside Robotiq (recorded or scripted).
Register your app and generate secure access tokens in Robotiq.
In Workato, create a connection using Tenant name, Client ID, and Client Secret.
Within any recipe, use actions like “Start job” or “Get job logs” to invoke and monitor bot runs.
Data can be passed into the bot as input, and any output from the UI interaction flows back to the recipe as usable variables.
When to Use It
You’ll want to use the RPA connector when:
A system has no integration or webhook support
You’re working with on-prem software or Windows-only apps
Screen scraping or automated data entry is needed
You want to replace swivel-chair workflows with digital bots
Benefits
Unify API and UI automation in one workflow
Avoid maintaining two separate automation platforms
Reduce bot sprawl and centralize orchestration
Pass real-time inputs and outputs between Workato and bots
Example
Let’s say a vendor portal requires daily login to download invoices. You can:
Use a Workato trigger (e.g., daily schedule)
Launch a Robotiq bot that logs in, downloads invoices, and saves them
Resume the recipe in Workato to extract data, store it in a database, and notify finance
This creates seamless automation without human intervention.
External References:
RPA by Workato Docs: https://docs.workato.com/connectors/rpa.html
Robotiq Process Management: https://docs.robotiq.ai/
RPA By Workato Tutorials: RPA BY WORKATO Tutorial - Part 0 - Installing Robot Software
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