The Alteryx Connect loader (found under help / sample workflows etc...) is set up to be run in interactive mode as an analytical app.
However; on any installation of a reasonable size - these loaders will be scheduled to run without user intervention.
Given the fact that Analytical Apps are not easy to schedule (given the interactive nature of the inputs) - it makes sense to provide a version of the loader that is ready out-the-box to be scheduled and run hands-free (built and tested as a yxmc file).
Many thanks
Sean