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.

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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.

Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including Retool tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 7 tools through the Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.

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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Retool MCP Server with Cline.

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel

Add remote server

Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON

Start using Retool

Ask Cline: "Using Retool, help me..." — 7 tools available

Why Use Cline with the Retool MCP Server

Cline provides unique advantages when paired with Retool through the Model Context Protocol.

Cline operates autonomously — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts

Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window

Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation

Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing

Retool + Cline Use Cases

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

Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from Retool and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests

Codebase refactoring: use Retool tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas

Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from Retool and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads

Incident response: query Retool for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings

Retool MCP Tools for Cline (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect Retool to Cline 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 Cline

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline

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

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Retool + Cline FAQ

Common questions about integrating Retool MCP Server with Cline.

How does Cline connect to MCP servers?

Cline reads MCP server configurations from its settings panel in VS Code. Add the server URL and Cline discovers all available tools on initialization.