Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@automation-anywhere-mcp list all available bots"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
This project demonstrates how to integrate Claude Desktop (via MCP) with Automation Anywhere Community Edition using a custom FastMCP Python server.
Claude acts as the decision engine, and Python executes real RPA automations through Automation Anywhere Control Room APIs.
Claude Desktop (MCP Client)
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FastMCP Python Server (Custom Tools)
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Automation Anywhere Control Room REST API
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Bot Execution
Related MCP server: Discord MCP Server
š¹ AI-driven automation triggering
š¹ Dynamic bot listing from Control Room
š¹ Supports both Manually and Automatic bot selection & execution
š¹ MCP tool integration with Claude Desktop
š¹ Secure environment variable handling
š¹ REST API authentication with Control Room
š¹ Modular and extensible structure
Python 3.10+
FastMCP
Claude Desktop (MCP enabled)
Automation Anywhere Community Edition
uv (dependency management)
User prompt:
Run the invoice processing automation
Claude will:
List AA bots list_bots
Identify relevant bot
Call run_bot
Trigger execution
No hardcoded bot IDs required.
To connect Claude Desktop to this FastMCP server, update your Claude Desktop MCP configuration file.
Open Claude Desktop ā Settings ā Developer ā MCP Configuration
Add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"automation-anywhere": {
"command": "ADD_PATH\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
"args": [
"ADD_PATH\\main.py"
]
}
},
"preferences": {
"coworkScheduledTasksEnabled": false,
"sidebarMode": "chat",
"coworkWebSearchEnabled": true
}
}
ā ļø Important
Replace:
ADD_PATH with your actual project directory path.
Example (Windows):
"command": "C:\\Users\\YourName\\AA_MCP\\.venv\\Scripts\\python.exe",
"args": [
"C:\\Users\\YourName\\AA_MCP\\main.py"
]
For macOS:
"command": "/Users/yourname/AA_MCP/.venv/bin/python",
"args": [
"/Users/yourname/AA_MCP/main.py"
]
š After Updating
Save the configuration
Restart Claude Desktop
Your MCP server should now appear as:
automation-anywhere
Claude can now call:
list_bots
run_bot
ā
Verify Connection
In Claude Desktop, try:
List Automation anywhere botThis server cannot be deployed
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