Apps

Add third-party packages to an app

Add third-party packages to extend the functionality of your app.

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App best practices

Best practices for building apps.

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App builder

The app builder, including the AI-powered editor, live preview, and debugging tools.

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App code quality

How Retool ensures that generated apps are consistent, type-safe, and secure by default.

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App security

How apps handle security when using AI functionality, including data storage, routing, and LLM training policies.

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Apps concept guides

Learn about relevant features, functionality, and principles related to apps.

Apps documentation

Use AI to build apps with rich interfaces, powered by your data.

Apps how-to guides

Step-by-step instructions for using common features and functionality in apps.

Apps quickstart

A hands-on tutorial for building your first app with Retool's AI-powered app builder.

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Apps reference

Reference documentation for apps.

Build apps from anywhere

The tools available for building apps from your chosen development environment.

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Build apps with the Retool CLI

Use the Retool CLI to build Retool apps from the command line.

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Configure your organization to use apps

Configure your organization to enable your users to create apps.

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Convert classic apps

Convert classic apps to the new app building experience.

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Create apps

Step-by-step instructions for creating apps.

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Customize app themes

Apply and reuse themes to control the appearance of apps.

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Customize the Content Security Policy for apps

Configure custom Content Security Policy rules to allow or restrict behavior for your apps.

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Data in apps

Access data through resources and operate upon it with functions.

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Edit and publish protected apps

Publish apps, create new releases, and restore previous versions with Source Control.

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Embed a published app

Embed an app in an iframe on another site, in another app, or in a classic app.

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Enable and configure apps for external users

Learn how to enable and customize the external app experience.

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Hooks reference

Reference for custom React hooks.

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Import and run a workflow from an app

You can run Retool Workflows from apps and classic apps. This is useful for reducing complexity as it enables you to:

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Import external React apps

Import React apps created elsewhere into Retool.

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Intro to the Retool CLI

Learn about how the Retool CLI works.

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Introduction to apps

Learn how apps work in Retool, including AI-assisted code generation, the build process, and how apps connect to your data.

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Keyboard shortcuts

Reference documentation for keyboard shortcuts available in the app builder.

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Manage app building

Step-by-step instructions for managing organization-wide settings that influence how apps are built, configured, and shared.

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Manage app building agent context

Use Building context to add instructions that apply across all apps.

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Manually edit app code

View and edit the code for your app.

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MCP tools

The set of tools available for use through Retool's MCP.

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Mobile app error reporting and observability

Monitor Retool Mobile apps by connecting with Datadog or Sentry.

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Multi-instance development with Source Control

Learn more about using multiple instances of your deployment with Source Control.

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Multi-instance releases

Learn about multi-instance releases and how they differ between apps and classic apps.

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Multi-instance releases for apps

Learn how to create and manage releases across instances

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Performance best practices

Best practices for building performant apps.

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Performance troubleshooting

Troubleshooting strategies for improving app performance.

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Prompt the agent to build apps

Use the Chat tab to prompt the agent to create, edit, and import apps.

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Prompting best practices

Best practices for writing prompts to build and edit apps.

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Protect apps with Source Control

Learn how to protect apps with Source Control.

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Publish an app

Publish, tag, and restore app versions.

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Retool CLI reference

Use the Retool CLI to build Retool apps from the command line.

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Share published apps

Share apps with other users, and manage access.

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Supported AI models

AI models available for use when building apps.

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Switching between building environments

Transition between an external coding environment and Retool's app builder.

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The Current User object

Information about the current logged-in or authenticated user of the app.

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Threads and branches

How threads and branches work in the app builder.

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Troubleshooting apps

Troubleshooting common issues with apps.

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Use MCP to build apps

Use Retool's MCP to build apps.

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Use Source Control with apps

Manage apps with source control, including Git integration and version history.

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Work with data and functions in apps

Connect to data sources and use functions in apps.

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