• INVENTORY
  • AUDIT
  • SECURITY
  • REPORTS

How to map resource connections with your AI

Connect Retool to your AI client once. After that, you can audit your entire data stack through a simple chat interface.

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Short answer

How do I see all my Retool resources at once?

Ask your AI to list your resources. It will pull the names and types of every database and API currently active in your Retool environment. You'll get a clear view of your connections immediately.

Where your data lives

What you get from this task

The AI handles the heavy lifting of scanning your environment.

INVENTORY

Complete resource list

The AI pulls a full list of your databases and APIs. You get a clear view of what's connected without clicking through Retool settings.

AUDIT

Connection mapping

You can see exactly which resource types are in use. This helps you spot unused or redundant connections in your stack.

SECURITY

Human-led changes

The AI only reads connection details. It cannot add, delete, or modify any of your actual Retool resources.

REPORTS

Instant data summaries

Once the list is pulled, you can ask the AI to group or filter these resources by type or name.

The workflow

What your AI does when the command arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the Retool API.

  1. Scanning connections

    Your AI reaches into your Retool environment to find all active data sources.

    list_resources

  2. Identifying types

    It categorizes each connection, distinguishing between SQL databases, REST APIs, and other sources.

    list_resources

  3. Organizing data

    The AI structures the raw connection data into a readable list for your review.

    list_resources

  4. Flagging gaps

    You can ask the AI to highlight specific resource types or missing connections based on the list it just pulled.

    list_resources

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your resource audit.

Starting points

These are basic requests. You can swap out specific resource names or types to get more targeted info.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the resources connected to my Retool environment.

  • Show me all the PostgreSQL databases I have in Retool.

  • Which REST APIs are currently active in my Retool account?

  • Give me a summary of all my resource connections.

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Start here

Connect Retool once, then ask.

Just link your account via the Vinkius dashboard. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you'll be ready to chat with your Retool data immediately.

Connect Retool to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my Retool resources?

    No. This connector only has permission to list your resources. It cannot modify, delete, or create anything in Retool.

  • 02

    Does the AI see my actual database rows?

    No. The AI only sees the metadata and connection details provided by the list_resources tool. It does not access the data inside your tables.

  • 03

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes, as long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop.

  • 04

    Will this work with my custom APIs?

    Yes, if those APIs are already set up as resources within your Retool environment, the AI can see them.

  • 05

    Do I need to give Vinkius my Retool password?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely so you don't have to share raw credentials with the AI itself.

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