VUA Connection Flow — Streamlined OAuth UX

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Connecting to Workato MCP Servers with Verified User Access is faster and friction-free. The connection flow auto-routes users directly to the third-party OAuth screen and auto-closes the VUA window once all connections are granted — putting users straight back in their MCP client.

  • Auto-Redirect to OAuth — When an MCP server requires a single VUA connection, users go straight to the app’s OAuth consent screen after Workato ID authentication — no intermediate landing page.
  • Auto-Close on Completion — The VUA window closes automatically once all required connections are granted, returning users to their MCP client without any manual steps.
  • Clean Failure Handling — Denied consent or failed OAuth redirects back to the MCP client with a structured error response, so users are never left stranded.
  • Clearer UI Copy — The “Close window” button is renamed to “Cancel connection” to accurately reflect the action and reduce drop-off.

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