VOSS Automate Documentation

VOSS Automate 25.4

We're continually expanding our VOSS feature set. This page provides an indication of what we're planning. We can't rule out changes - the development process may see some items drop out as higher value features are brought forward. If that happens, we'll update this page. At the time we release, all details can be found in the Release Notes.

Highlights in Automate 25.4

Themes Enhancements

It is now possible to fully export and import themes from the VOSS Automate GUI, with all their settings and images included. Themes can also be marked as default and not rely on the theme name of "default". The system now also supports a "Dark Mode" theme. Finally, as part of the VOSS Platform installation, administrators can set the default theme using the CLI.

MCP Support for the Core Framework

VOSS Automate 25.4 introduces support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling secure integration between Automate and external AI assistants such as ChatGPT and Copilot. MCP exposes Automate's REST APIs as AI-consumable tools, allowing natural language driven tasks including user onboarding, service provisioning, and real-time transaction progress tracking. Delivered as a secure, containerized service that integrates with Automate's existing authentication, role-based access control, and audit logging, MCP support allows customers to safely invoke Automate actions from within their existing AI environments.

AI-Driven Anomaly Detection in the Core Framework

Cloud deployments only. VOSS Automate now includes built-in AI-powered anomaly detection that helps you identify issues before they impact users. Rather than relying on static thresholds, the platform uses machine learning to analyze patterns in your environment and surfaces unusual behavior automatically. Just describe what you want to detect, in plain language, and the system figures out how to do it.

The framework works across virtually any data that is already accessible in VOSS Automate, so you can detect anomalies in service quality metrics, configuration drift from an admin-defined baseline, call patterns, and more. Detected anomalies are saved as structured records that flow naturally into your existing reports, dashboards, and alerts, giving you earlier visibility, better context, and a scalable foundation for smarter operations.

Support for Alerting on the VOSS Core Framework

VOSS Automate 25.4 introduces a new native alerting capability within the Core Framework, enhancing system monitoring and management. Administrators can define custom alert rules or modify VOSS-provided reference rules, manage them at the appropriate hierarchy level, and group related rules to simplify administration and apply shared actions.

Alerts are easy to configure with key parameters such as severity, evaluation frequency, and triggering conditions. When triggered, alerts can automatically execute predefined actions like notifications or workflows, while historical alert logs provide visibility for auditing and analysis.

Simplified PowerShell Integration

This architectural change is intended to address the following concerns:

• Removal of the dependency on customer-managed Windows PowerShell Proxy servers
• Elimination of WinRM configuration requirements, including authentication and encryption considerations
• Removal of the need for local administrator or domain administrator execution accounts on customer infrastructure
• Reduced interaction with customer domain security baselines and GPO constraints
• Improved long-term serviceability and reduced operational risk

Support for Custom Widget Fields

Dashboard widgets now support custom fields. Users can choose a value type, an operation, and one or more source columns from the resource to add calculated columns such as Sum, Average, Concat, Replace, or a Format expression.

Small Enhancements and Bug Fixes

Alongside the new features in this release, we've delivered a range of smaller enhancements and fixes to improve workflows, usability, customization, accessibility, and performance in the Admin Portal. For more details, see What's New by Feature.