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.

Retool MCP Server for Claude Desktop 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retool": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Retool MCP Server

Connect your conversational assistant directly to the Retool ecosystem. This integration enables your AI to explore the organizational structure of your internal tools, auditing who has access to what, and reviewing which databases are connected.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Retool to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 7 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Audit Applications — Ask your assistant to scan your Retool workspace (list_apps) and drill down into the configuration of specific tools (get_app). Observe how tools are organized by requesting a view of the folder hierarchy (list_folders).
Manage Permissions & Users — Review the active members of your Retool organization (list_users) and understand their access levels by listing the existing permission groups (list_groups).
Review DevOps & Infrastructure — Command the AI to inspect which data sources or APIs are wired into your operational stack (list_resources), and list any active background automation tasks (list_workflows).

The Retool MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Retool to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Retool MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Retool

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 7 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Retool MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Retool through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Retool + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Retool MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Retool MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect Retool to Claude Desktop via MCP:

get_app

Retrieves details for a specific Retool application

list_apps

Lists all applications in the Retool organization

list_folders

Lists all folders in the Retool workspace

list_groups

Lists all permission groups

list_resources

Lists all data resources configured in Retool

list_users

Lists all users in the Retool organization

list_workflows

Lists all Retool Workflows

Example Prompts for Retool in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Retool immediately.

"List all users in my Retool workspace."

"List all applications currently configured."

"Tell me what resources are connected to our Retool."

Troubleshooting Retool MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Retool to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Retool + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Retool MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.