What is Retool?
Retool is a powerful platform designed to help developers build custom internal software quickly and efficiently. With its seamless integration capabilities and elegant components, it accelerates mundane tasks, freeing up time for more critical work.
What are the features of Retool?
- Connect: Securely connect to databases, REST or GraphQL APIs, and 70+ integrations.
- Design: Tailor apps to your brand with 100+ extensible React components.
- Code: Build flexible applications using SQL, JavaScript, Python, and more.
- Debug: View stack traces, inspect app state, and visualize query runs.
- Deploy: Manage deployments in your own VPC, behind a VPN, or anywhere that supports Docker.
What are the use cases of Retool?
- Admin Panels: Build reliable admin panels for support, operations, and engineering.
- Gen AI Apps: Connect AI apps to internal data and workflows.
- SQL Dashboards: Create dashboards and reports with write-backs.
- Workflows: Automate processes, send notifications, and monitor errors.
- Partner Portals: Build secure apps for contractors, vendors, and partners.
How to use Retool?
- Start by connecting your databases or APIs.
- Use the drag-and-drop components to design your app.
- Write custom code in SQL, JavaScript, or Python as needed.
- Debug and test your app within the platform.
- Deploy your app to your preferred environment.















