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Connect Retool to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Control your Retool workspace through natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 7 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Retool API.

  1. 01

    List resources

    This capability pulls a list of all data resources currently configured in your Retool account.

  2. 02

    List apps

    Use this to see every application living within your Retool organization.

  3. 03

    List folders

    This capability retrieves the folder hierarchy used to organize your Retool workspace.

  4. 04

    List groups

    This capability lists all existing permission groups to help you understand access control.

Capability set02 / 02

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 7 available through Retool API.

  1. 05

    List workflows

    Use this to get a list of all active Retool Workflows running in your environment.

  2. 06

    Get app

    This capability fetches the specific configuration details for a single Retool application.

  3. 07

    List users

    This capability provides a list of all users currently in your Retool organization.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Security Audits

Quickly verify which users belong to specific permission groups without manual searching.

02

Infrastructure Checks

Confirm that a specific PostgreSQL or Stripe connection is active in the environment.

03

Workspace Organization

Map out the folder hierarchy and application distribution across the organization.

04

Automation Oversight

Check the status and existence of Retool Workflows during operational reviews.

Automate a task

Put Retool API to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Retool API works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Retool API to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

888ms average. Fast in production.

Retool API is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1046ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
706ms
Slowest day
1046ms
14-day trend
Slowing+7%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 7 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Retool API, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Retool API. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Retool API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Retool API capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "retool-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Retool API in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Retool API owners hand off.

This MCP is designed for technical staff who manage internal business logic and infrastructure.

  • 01

    IT Administrators

    They use the agent to run quick audits of user privileges and database connections.

  • 02

    Engineering Leads

    They monitor the landscape of internal capabilities and workflows via chat.

  • 03

    Data Teams

    They verify that specific databases are correctly integrated for team use.

FAQ

Questions Retool API owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my Retool account?

    You need to provide your Retool Access Token and your Retool Domain in the configuration settings to establish the connection.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    What kind of data can my agent see?

    Your agent can see application details, user lists, permission groups, data resources, and active workflows.

  • 04

    Does this allow me to change settings in Retool?

    This MCP is designed for inspecting and auditing your Retool environment through read-based capabilities.

  • 05

    Is my Retool token kept secure?

    Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages your credentials securely so you don't have to handle them manually in every client.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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.

  • 08

    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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