• STRUCTURE
  • INVENTORY
  • DETAILS
  • HUMAN

How to inspect app configurations with your AI

Connect Retool to your AI client to browse your workspace and pull specific app details.

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Short answer

How can I check my Retool app settings using AI?

Your AI navigates your Retool workspace by listing folders and apps to find the configuration data you need. It then pulls the full details for any individual application. You'll see exactly how it works below.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI maps your Retool workspace to these specific outcomes.

STRUCTURE

Workspace maps

The AI identifies your folder hierarchy so you can find where specific apps live.

INVENTORY

App lists

Your agent pulls a list of all applications within a folder to give you a clear view of your environment.

DETAILS

Config snapshots

The AI fetches the exact configuration for a single app when you ask for it.

HUMAN

Manual edits

The AI only reads data. You still need to log in to Retool if you want to change a setting or save a configuration.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI uses these specific tools to move from a general question to a specific configuration detail.

  1. Locate folders

    The AI scans your Retool workspace to see how your apps are organized into folders.

    list_folders

  2. Find applications

    Once it finds the right folder, the AI lists the apps inside to identify the target.

    list_apps

  3. Fetch configuration

    The AI pulls the specific settings and metadata for the chosen application.

    get_app

  4. Report findings

    The AI summarizes the configuration details in plain text for you to review.

    get_app

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin inspecting your Retool workspace.

Starting points

Replace the folder or app names with your actual Retool names.

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
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  "mcpServers": {
    "retool-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the folders in my Retool workspace.

  • Which apps are inside the 'Marketing Dashboard' folder?

  • Show me the configuration details for the 'Inventory Tracker' app.

  • Find the app named 'Customer Portal' and tell me its settings.

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Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my app settings?

    No. The AI can only read and pull configuration data. It cannot modify your Retool apps.

  • 02

    Can the AI delete folders or apps?

    No. There are no tools provided to delete or remove anything from your workspace.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my apps?

    Yes, the AI can see any app it has permission to list via the workspace tools.

  • 04

    Can I ask about apps in a specific folder?

    Yes. You can ask the AI to look into specific folders to find the apps you need.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which app I'm talking about?

    The AI uses the list of apps in your folders to match your request to the correct application.

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