Changelog

OPA 27.0 delivers key updates across SMB, Kafka, SAP, FTPS, and configuration—focused on improving compatibility, security, and flexibility.

• New on-prem SMB adapter enables direct network share connections without OS-level drive mapping. Supports cross-domain access on Windows and Linux.
• Added JSON format support in schema registry, alongside Avro and Protobuf.
• Upgraded to SAP JCo 3.1.11 with legacy JCo 3.0 compatibility and added a “Detail” field to Check IDoc Status for clearer error insights.
• Config.yml is now optional for cloud profiles; a config.yml.sample is provided with restricted default permissions.
• New JAVA_OPTIONS variable supports custom JVM parameters on all platforms.

Learn more in the OPA 27.0 documentation.

The SAP OData connector now supports batch requests, enabling multiple CRUD operations in a single API call for improved efficiency and reduced task usage.

• New “Batch request” action supports grouping multiple operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) into one request.
• Reduces HTTP requests and task usage in Workato.
• Improves performance and simplifies implementation—no need for custom multipart payloads.

Learn more in the SAP OData documentation.

Insights now enables customers to track KPIs and quantify the value of their automations with Calculated Columns:

• Calculate automation ROI, total cost of ownership, and department-specific pricing based on unit costs.
• Measure elapsed time between events to track Mean-Time-to-Resolution (MTTR) and ensure teams meet SLAs.
• Convert transaction dates into financial quarters or create department-specific views from existing datasets.

Learn more in our Insights documentation.

We're excited to announce two updates to the Embedded Platform.

Admin Console Reporting:

The Admin Console now reports all active connections across all end-customer environments.

When Environments are enabled, connection counts are now aggregated across all environments, ensuring consistent reporting with cases where Environments are not enabled.

This enhancement provides Embed Partners with improved visibility into their customers' usage.

For more details, see the Admin Console Reporting Documentation.

Activity Audit Logs:

Activity audit logs now capture and audit changes made to an end customer through an embed API directly within that end customer's workspace.

This update improves visibility and traceability of API-driven changes within the appropriate customer environment.

For more details, see the Activity Audit Log Documentation.

This month, we’re introducing powerful new connectors and enhancements to help teams work more efficiently

Glean makes AI-driven search and document management seamless, while Bizzabo simplifies event tracking and registration. Citeline brings real-time clinical trial and pharmaceutical insights for data-driven decision-making.

On the enhancement front, Iterable now offers improved record handling for greater accuracy and reliability.

These are just a few of the updates—check out the full list here!

For February 2025, Oracle Fusion connector now supports JWT authentication, while Shopify enhances order triggers for high-volume sales. RPA by Workato v0.1 has been introduced for automation workflows, and Microsoft SharePoint introduces a new trigger to handle large sites, improving file management for enterprise users. API migrations for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Salesforce ensure continued platform compatibility. Curious about these updates? Learn more here!

We are excited to introduce a new parameter, shell_connection, which allows users to specify the nature of a connection when established via API. 

• shell_connection:false  (Default behavior)
  • Credentials are passed in via API, and the connection is tested and established accordingly.
  • Note: If the parameter is not specified, the API will behave as though shell_connection:false.
• shell_connection:true
  • Credentials are passed in via API, but the connection is not tested or established. Additional action is required to fully authenticate the connection.

Specifying shell_connection:true Workato will not automatically attempt a test authentication and, thus, no “Connection Lost” banner will display within the connection page.

This new parameter will provide greater flexibility in how connections are managed and established through our API, enhancing user control over connection authentication processes. Learn more here.

Copilot now makes it easier to update and understand recipes with enhanced automation and documentation features:

• Builders can update existing recipes by entering a prompt, and Copilot will generate an update sketch.
• Step comments can be automatically added to improve recipe documentation.
• Copilot can generate a description of the recipe to help builders understand its functionality.

This feature is now available to all customers with Recipe Copilot enabled. Learn more in our Recipe Copilot documentation.

Introducing API Developer Portal, a centralized platform to streamline API consumption and management:

• Centralized API Catalog: Securely discover and share APIs with a centralized catalog.
• Self-Service Credential Generation: Enable users to generate and manage API keys independently.
• Comprehensive API Documentation: Access detailed endpoint specifications, including request/response schemas, directly within the portal.
• In-Portal API Testing: Test and validate APIs directly within the portal for faster debugging and development.
• Magic Link Access: Secure, frictionless access using email-based Magic Links, ensuring only authorized users interact with APIs.

Benefits include streamlined API adoption, enhanced security, and an improved developer experience.

To prevent unauthorized access to your Workato workspaces, password reset links will have a validity period of 10 minutes from the time of request. This update is now in effect for all users.