The Chat component for Retool Apps

An interface for AI chat conversations.

Demo

Refer to Getting started with the Chat component for more information about this component.

Settings

Chat includes the following configurable options when building apps in the IDE.

AI nameFallback textFallback iconAvatar sizeImage URLDataDescriptionTitleEvent handlersHiddenShow on desktopShow on mobileLoadingMaintain space when hiddenMarginPlaceholderQuery to triggerAvatarEmpty stateHeaderAlways show in edit modeTimestampStylesHelper textValue

Properties

All properties for Chat with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.

assistantName

string

The name of the AI.

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avatarFallback

string

The text that's displayed when there's no Image URL or icon.

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avatarIcon

enum

The icon that's displayed for the avatar.

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avatarImageSize

enum

The size of the avatar image.

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avatarSrc

string

The image URL to use for the avatar.

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data

any[]

The source data.

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disableSubmit

boolean

Whether to disable form submission.

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emptyDescription

string

The description to display before the first message is sent.

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emptyTitle

string

The title to display before the first message is sent.

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events

object[]

A list of configured event handlers that trigger actions or queries.

Properties

event

enum

The event type. Refer to the events section for a list of supported events.

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method

enum

The JavaScript method to perform when type is datasource, widget, state, or localStorage.

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type

enum

The type of action to perform.

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).

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global

boolean

Whether the object is globally scoped for use in all app pages.

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hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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id

string

The unique identifier.

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isHiddenOnDesktop

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the desktop layout.

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isHiddenOnMobile

boolean

Whether the component is visible in the mobile layout.

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lastMessage

string

The last message message sent by the user.

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lastResponse

string

The last response from the AI.

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loading

boolean

Whether to display a loading indicator.

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maintainSpaceWhenHidden

boolean

Whether the component takes up space on the canvas if hidden is true.

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margin

enum

The amount of margin to render outside.

Values

4px 8px	Normal margin.
0	No margin.

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messageHistory

string[]

A list of messages passed to the component.

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placeholder

string

The text to display within the input field when there is no value.

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pluginType

string

The plugin type.

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queryTargetId

pluginId

The ID of the query to send messageHistory to.

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showAvatar

boolean

Whether to display an avatar.

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showEmptyState

boolean

Whether to display an empty state before a message is sent. Enabled by adding the Empty state add-on.

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showHeader

boolean

Whether to show a header area.

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showInEditor

boolean

Whether to remain visible in the editor if hidden is true.

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showTimestamp

boolean[]

Whether to display a timestamp for messages.

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style

object

Custom style options in use. Not all style options may be available for all components.

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title

string

The text to display as a title.

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tooltipText

string

The tooltip text to display.

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value

string

The value.

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Methods

JavaScript API methods for interacting with Chat. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool and use methods to manipulate data and property values.

clearHistory

Clear the history.

chat.clearHistory()

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clearValue

Clear the current values.

chat.clearValue()

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exportData

Available in:
• Apps

Exports table data as a file in a CSV, TSV, JSON, or Excel format.

chat.exportData(exportDataOptions)

Parameters

exportDataOptions

object

Properties

data

any[]

The source data.

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fileName

string

The file name.

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fileType

string

The file extension.

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resetValue

Reset the current value to the default value.

chat.resetValue()

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scrollIntoView

Scrolls the canvas or parent container so that the selected component appears in the visible area.

chat.scrollIntoView(scrollIntoViewOptions)

Parameters

scrollIntoViewOptions

object

The scroll options.

Properties

behavior

enum

The scroll behavior.

Values

auto	Scroll immediately to the specified position.
smooth	Scroll gradually to the specified position.

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block

enum

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.

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sendMessage

Send the current message.

chat.sendMessage()

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setHidden

Set the hidden value to toggle whether the component is visible. Defaults to true without a parameter.

chat.setHidden(hidden)

Parameters

hidden

boolean

Whether the component is visible.

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setShowHeader

Set the showHeader value to toggle whether the component header is visible.

chat.setShowHeader(showHeader)

Parameters

showHeader

boolean

Whether to show a header area.

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setValue

Set the current value.

chat.setValue(value)

Parameters

value

string

The value.

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