The JSON Schema Form component for Retool Apps
A JSON-defined form to group and submit input fields.
JSON Schema Form is based on the react-jsonschema-form library. You define which input fields to include and how they are rendered using JSON and UI schemas.
The component can also populate nested input field values using default data.
Settings
JSON Schema Form includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.
| DataEvent handlersShow on desktopShow on mobileLoadingMaintain space when hiddenMarginAlways show in edit modeStyles |
Properties
All properties for JSON Schema Form with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.
clearFormAfterSubmit
Whether to clear the form after submission.
Properties
event
The event type.
Values
change | A user changes the value. |
click | A user clicks or taps the component. |
submit | A user submits the value. |
focus | A user selects the input field. |
blur | A user deselects the input field. |
scan | A user scans a barcode. |
open | A user opens the component. |
close | A user closes the component. |
true | A user sets the value to |
false | A user sets the value to |
select | A user selects a value. |
clear | A user clears the value. |
upload | A user uploads a file. |
parse | An uploaded file is parsed. |
inputValueChange | A user changes the value of the input field. |
method
The JavaScript method to perform when type is datasource, widget, state, or localStorage.
Values
datasource | Control query. |
widget | Control component. |
script | Run script. |
state | Set variable. |
localStorage | Set localStorage. |
util | Perform utility action (e.g., Open URL or Confetti). |
global
Whether the object is globally scoped for use in all app pages.
hideSubmit
Whether to hide the submit button.
id
The unique identifier.
isHiddenOnDesktop
Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.
isHiddenOnMobile
Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.
jsonSchema
The schema that describes the data for the form.
liveValidate
Whether live validation is enabled.
maintainSpaceWhenHidden
Whether the component takes up space on the canvas if hidden is true.
onSubmit
The query that's triggered when the form is submitted.
pluginType
The plugin type.
showInEditor
Whether to remain visible in the editor if hidden is true.
submitButtonFullWidth
Whether to set the submit button to full width.
submitButtonText
The text displayed on the submit button.
submitDisabled
Whether to disable the submit button.
uiSchema
The schema that only describes UI elements within the form.
Methods
JavaScript API methods for interacting with JSON Schema Form. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.
clear
Clear all values. The initial value must be an empty object (e.g., { }). Returns a void Promise when the method resolves.
jsonSchemaForm.clear()
scrollIntoView
Scrolls the canvas or parent container so that the selected component appears in the visible area.
jsonSchemaForm.scrollIntoView(scrollIntoViewOptions)
Parameters
scrollIntoViewOptions
The scroll options.
Properties
behavior
The scroll behavior.
Values
auto | Scroll immediately to the specified position. |
smooth | Scroll gradually to the specified position. |
block
The scroll position relative to the component.
Values
nearest | Scrolls only the minimum amount required for the component to appear in the visible area. Scrolling does not occur if the component is already in view. |
start | Scrolls to position the component at the top of the visible area. |
center | Scrolls to position the component in the middle of the visible area. |
end | Scrolls to position the component at the bottom of the visible area. |
submit
Submit the form.
jsonSchemaForm.submit()
Events
Events are triggered by user interactions, such as clicking a button or entering a value. Use event handlers to trigger queries or other actions in response to events.
submit
Input values are submitted.