# Retool MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Retool MCP connects your AI assistant to your Retool workspace. Let your agent audit applications, check user permissions, and monitor connected resources or active workflows directly from your chat interface.

## Overview
- **Category:** superpower
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** internal-tools, app-building, database-management, audit-logs, workflow-monitoring, low-code

## Description

Retool lets you connect your conversational assistant directly to your internal tools. This integration enables your agent to explore your organizational structure, audit who has access to what, and review which databases are wired into your stack. Instead of hunting through dozens of tabs to find a specific permission group or checking every app to see if a resource is live, you can just ask your agent to do the work. It's about moving from manual clicking to instant visibility. You can have your agent scan your workspace, map out your folder hierarchy, or list every active user in your organization. Whether you're doing a security audit or just trying to see what's actually running in your internal tool suite, this connection puts that data right in your chat. It's one of the many ways Vinkius makes it easy to give your agent more context about your company's infrastructure.

## Tools

### list_resources
Shows all the data sources and APIs connected to your Retool. This is perfect for verifying your infrastructure connections.

### get_app
Retrieves the specific configuration details for a single Retool application. Use this to see how a specific tool is built.

### list_apps
Lists every application currently live in your Retool organization. This gives you a quick overview of your entire app suite.

### list_folders
Shows the folder structure of your Retool workspace. This helps you understand how your team organizes its internal tools.

### list_groups
Lists all the permission groups currently set up in the system. Use this to audit user access levels across the board.

### list_users
Lists every user account active in your Retool organization. Use this to quickly see who has an account in your system.

### list_workflows
Lists all the automated workflows running in your Retool environment. This helps you keep track of background automations.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Who are our active users and what groups do they belong to?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled the current user list for your Retool organization. Here are the active members:

| User | Groups |
| :--- | :--- |
| alice@company.com | Admin, Billing |
| bob@company.com | Engineering |
| charlie@company.com | Marketing |

Would you like me to check the specific permissions for any of these groups?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List all the apps we have in our Retool workspace.
```

**Response:** 
```
I found 12 applications in your Retool workspace:

* **Admin Dashboard**
* **Customer Refund Portal**
* **Inventory Tracker**
* **HR Portal**
* **Sales Analytics**

Would you like to see the configuration details for any of these specific apps?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What databases are we currently using in Retool?
```

**Response:** 
```
Your Retool environment is currently connected to the following resources:

* **PostgreSQL Database** (Production)
* **Stripe API** (Payments)
* **S3 Bucket** (File Storage)

All connections are showing as active. Do you need more details on any of these?
```

## Capabilities

### Scan all workspace apps
Your agent can list every application currently live in your Retool organization.

### Drill into app configs
Get specific details about any single application's configuration on demand.

### Map folder hierarchies
See how your internal tools are organized across different workspace folders.

### Audit user membership
Review all active users and their corresponding permission groups in one go.

### Inventory data resources
See every database, API, and external resource wired into your stack.

### Review active workflows
Check all background automations and workflows currently running in your environment.

## Use Cases

### Security Access Audit
An admin asks the agent to list all users and their groups to ensure that only the correct people have access to the production database.

### Infrastructure Verification
A data engineer asks the agent to check which resources are connected to see if the new Stripe API is live and ready for use.

### Internal Tool Mapping
A new lead asks the agent to list all apps and folders to understand the existing landscape of internal tools built by the team.

### Workflow Monitoring
An engineer asks the agent to show all active workflows to verify that the nightly data sync is still scheduled and running.

## Benefits

- Faster Security Audits: Use list_users and list_groups to instantly see who has access to your internal tools without manual searching.
- Full Resource Visibility: Use list_resources to keep a clear inventory of every database and API your team is currently using.
- Better Workspace Organization: Use list_folders and list_apps to get a bird's-eye view of how your internal tools are grouped and named.
- Automation Oversight: Use list_workflows to quickly see what background tasks are running across your entire stack at any time.
- Rapid App Inspection: Use get_app to jump straight into the configuration of a specific tool without navigating through the Retool UI.

## How It Works

The bottom line is that it turns your Retool workspace into a searchable data source for your AI agent.

1. Install the Retool extension module in your Connector environment.
2. Enter your Retool Access Token and your Retool Domain in the configuration.
3. Ask your agent to list users, audit resources, or scan your workspace.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the Retool MCP help with security audits?**
Yes. It allows your agent to quickly list all users and permission groups, making it much easier to verify who has access to your internal tools.

**Can I use the Retool MCP to build new apps?**
No, this Connector is designed for auditing, monitoring, and inspecting your existing workspace. You should still use the Retool web interface to build or edit apps.

**Does the Retool MCP show my database passwords?**
No. The Connector can confirm that a database resource is connected and list the resources available, but it does not expose your actual credentials or secrets.

**How many apps can I see with the Retool MCP?**
You can see every application currently configured in your Retool organization by asking your agent to list your apps.

**Can I see my background automations using this?**
Yes. You can ask your agent to list all workflows to see what background tasks and automations are running in your Retool environment.

**Is the Retool MCP good for checking my folder organization?**
Yes, it can list all folders in your workspace, which helps you get a clear picture of how your team organizes its different internal tools.

**Can the assistant create new Retool apps or modify queries?**
No, this integration is primarily focused on querying and auditing your Retool workspace. It can list apps (`list_apps`), detail definitions (`get_app`), and trace infrastructure (`list_resources`, `list_workflows`) but cannot currently modify app UI or delete users.

**Where do I find the Retool Domain?**
Your Retool domain is exactly what you see in the URL bar when you log into Retool. For example, if you access Retool at `https://acme-corp.retool.com`, your domain is `acme-corp.retool.com`. For self-hosted deployments, use the root domain of your custom instance.

**Can the AI show me which automated workflows are currently active?**
Yes. Use `list_workflows` to retrieve all automation workflows configured in your Retool workspace, including their names and status. This lets you quickly verify which background processes are running without opening the Retool dashboard.