Changelog
Keep up with the latest updates we’ve made in Workato.
MessagePack Serialization for JavaScript & Python
Workato has fully migrated all JavaScript and Python connectors to MessagePack serialization, enhancing efficiency and expanding data handling capabilities. V1 containers have also been decommissioned across all data centers:
- Improved Data Handling: Supports non-UTF8 encoded data, eliminating previous JSON serialization limitations.
- Optimized Performance: More efficient serialization/deserialization for faster processing.
- Seamless Transition: No changes required for customers—everything continues to work as expected.
Learn more in our JavaScript FAQ and Python FAQ.
PyPDF Library Now Available in Workato Python Connector
PyPDF has been added to the Python connector library suite. This powerful addition significantly enhances document processing capabilities and opens up new possibilities for automation.
Learn more in our product documentation.
Community Connectors: What’s new in October 2024
We’re thrilled to share this month’s updates from the Workato community for October 2024! This month, we’ve added 19 new or updated connectors, including including new connectors like LINE for messaging automation, AppDirect for subscription management, Datacom Easipay for payroll processing, and Astrix for cybersecurity. Additionally, we have worked on some of our existing connectors, such as Google Vertex AI, AWS Secrets Manager and AWS Security Hub with various improvements and bug fixes. Curious about the updates? Check out the full details here!
Platform Connector Updates: October 2024
For October 2024, SOAP Tools transitioned to XML Tools by Workato, NetSuite aligned with the latest SuiteTalk WSDL, and QuickBooks resolved tax field issues. SharePoint improved file handling, while HubSpot and Amazon SNS enhanced OAuth and IAM configurations. Curious about these updates? Check out more details here!
On-Prem Agent (OPA) 25.0 Release
The latest release includes on-prem FTP support plus SAP changes. Updates include:
- FTP: Added support for on-premise FTP.
- SAP: Provided detailed error messages for known SAP JCo failures.
- SAP: Uses the latest schema for RFC, BAPI and IDoc without restarting OPA.
- SAP: Extended timeout for updating outbound IDoc status to ensure stability on poor network connections.
- SFTP: Improved logging for troubleshooting purposes.
- MSSQL: Fixed issue when connecting to SQL Server with Windows Authentication.
- Logging: Fixed repetitive Request has Been Canceled errors in logs.
- Security: Updated JRE to 21.0.5+11, Jetty to 12.0.14, Spring to 6.1.14, and other libraries according to OWASP recommendations.
See the OPA release notes for this and previous updates to OPA.
API Custom Authorization
API custom authorization allows you to enforce an additional set of authorization claims on API endpoints. Workato’s API Gateway evaluates the custom authorization expression after an API request is made to an endpoint and authenticated with a valid token. This feature adds an extra layer of security by enabling you to create additional role-based access control, locale restriction, and business logic rules.
This feature is in private release. Contact your Customer Success Manager to enable this feature. Learn more in our API Platform documentation.
Embedded API Additions & Enhancements
We’re excited to announce some new additions and enhancements to our Embedded API endpoints!
New endpoints:
- Get usage (v2): Retrieves usage metrics for specified customer workspaces within a defined timeframe.
- List On-prem Groups: Retrieves a list of all On-prem Groups in a customer workspace.
- List On-prem Agents: Retrieves a list of all On-prem Agents in a customer workspace.
- Get details about an On-prem Agent: Retrieves detailed information about an On-prem Agent within a customer workspace using its unique ID.
- Get connections based usage: Retrieves connection-based usage metrics for specified customer workspaces and can be aggregated across customer workspaces.
Updated endpoints:
- Add member to customer workspace: Add a member to the specified Embedded customer workspace.
- Create customer: Create a new Embedded customer.
SAP RFC Connector Provides Real-Time Schema Refresh and Optimized Connection Pooling
The SAP RFC connector now supports real-time schema refresh and optimized connection pooling to keep integrations up-to-date and improve performance management:
- Real-time Schema Refresh: The SAP RFC Connector now allows real-time schema updates for RFC, BAPI, and IDoc without requiring OPA restarts. This enhancement ensures seamless data handling by automatically reflecting changes in the SAP backend, such as custom fields or modified data types, improving integration accuracy and efficiency.
- Optimized Connection Pooling: Enhanced connection pooling now available for Cloud profiles. New configuration parameters – "Connection pool capacity" and "Connection peak limit" – let you fine-tune connection management for optimal throughput and responsiveness, especially during peak usage.
Learn more in our product documentation.
New Message Trigger Available for Workbot for Microsoft Teams
New Message trigger for Workbot for Microsoft Teams allows your bot to listen to any message sent via DM or channel mention, enabling you to build Workbots that can react and respond to natural language. This trigger opens up greater possibilities for automation and engagement when coupled with AI powered workflows using OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Bedrock and Google Vertex.
This feature is available in public beta for both Standard and Enterprise Workbot users. Learn more in our Workbot documentation.
SAP OData Connector Supports HTTP Offload Proxy for bulk data processing
The SAP OData Connector now supports HTTP Offload Proxy to enable long-running actions like handling large datasets or bulk data requests. This enhancement introduces a new “Extract Bulk Data” action, which allows for extended response times, ensuring efficient processing for SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration scenarios and other large-scale operations.