Retool Apps concept guides

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

Explanations of Retool concepts that provide greater understanding about how they work. These guides are not instructional by design and focus on providing context related features and functionality.

Notifications

Learn more about notifications and their global settings.

App IDE

Learn about Retool's IDE for app development.

Best practices

Learn about the best practices for building performant web apps.

Command Palette

Learn about Retool's Command Palette and its global search and commands.

Debug Tools

Investigate and resolve issues with Retool's built-in debugging tools.

Embedded apps

Learn about embedding Retool apps in your existing web applications with support for authentication.

Multiplayer

Learn about collaborative app building for real-time development.

Retool Portals lets you whitelabel the Retool experience so that your end users–be it customers, vendors, or partners–don't know they're using Retool. This means Retool manages everything from user email invitations, to signup, permissions, the app experience, and more. You can also upload your logo and customize the look and feel of Retool to match your company brand.

Programming styles

Learn about the programming styles supported by Retool and their use.

Usability

Learn more about usability features.