Retool Docs

Retool enables you to quickly build and deploy internal apps for your team. Connect to your databases and APIs, assemble UIs with drag-and-drop building blocks like tables and forms, and write queries to interact with data using SQL and JavaScript.

Get started

Watch a video or follow our Quickstart guide to build your first app in just a few minutes.

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Tutorials

Learn to build Retool apps for different use cases.
App editor

Build, deploy, and run apps with Retool's web-based development environment.

Connect your data sources

Integrate data sources like PostgreSQL, APIs, Salesforce, and more.

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Integrations

Quickly connect to data sources using our built-in integrations.
Connect to databases

Connect to most databases and data stores.
Connect to APIs

Connect to REST, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs.

Build your apps

Assemble highly polished interfaces with our extensive library of UI components, write queries to interact with data, and use JavaScript almost anywhere.

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Design and usability

Personalize apps with custom styles and formatting.
Write queries

Write SQL, API, and JavaScript queries to update data.
Run JavaScript

Use JavaScript almost anywhere to set values, control behavior, and manipulate data.
Event handlers

Trigger queries, control components, and more in response to user actions.

Manage your organization

Onboard users, control access, and configure sign-in options.

Invite users →

User permissions

Control access to your apps and resources.
SSO

Enable users to sign in with services you already use.

Deploy on-premise

Self-host Retool on your own infrastructure, behind your own VPN, in your own VPC.

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Update your deployment

Keep your Retool deployment up-to-date and upgrade to newer versions.
Deploy at scale

Effectively scale your Retool deployment as your organization grows.

Additional resources

Explore beyond our documentation to learn more about Retool.

Component library

Explore our library of UI components and try out live examples.
What's new

Find out about the latest updates, features, and improvements at Retool.
Community

Learn how to do anything in Retool or get help from our support team.
Templates

Rapidly develop tools with our ready-made templates.
Pricing

Compare our free and paid plans and features to find the right one for your organization.
Retool for Startups

Eligible early-stage startups can use Retool for free for a year.