Retool API Connector for AI agents.
7 live capabilities
Audit internal apps and database connections through your chat interface.
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Why people use Retool API
Audit Retool Apps and User Permissions with Retool
With the Retool MCP, your agent does the heavy lifting. You can ask it to list users, show permission groups, or scan your apps in seconds. It turns a multi-tab research project into a single chat command, giving you the facts you need instantly.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns your Retool workspace into a searchable data source for your AI agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Security Access Audit
An admin asks the agent to list all users and their groups to ensure that only the correct people have access to the production database.
- Real-world use case 02
Infrastructure Verification
A data engineer asks the agent to check which resources are connected to see if the new Stripe API is live and ready for use.
- Real-world use case 03
Internal capability Mapping
A new lead asks the agent to list all apps and folders to understand the existing landscape of internal capabilities built by the team.
Complete set · 7capabilities
The complete Retool API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Retool API.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Retool API.
- 01 Capability
List resources
Shows all the data sources and APIs connected to your Retool. This is perfect for verifying your infrastructure connections.
- 02 Capability
Get app
Retrieves the specific configuration details for a single Retool application. Use this to see how a specific capability is built.
- 03 Capability
List apps
Lists every application currently live in your Retool organization. This gives you a quick overview of your entire app suite.
- 04 Capability
List folders
Shows the folder structure of your Retool workspace. This helps you understand how your team organizes its internal capabilities.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 7 available through Retool API.
- 05 Capability
List groups
Lists all the permission groups currently set up in the system. Use this to audit user access levels across the board.
- 06 Capability
List users
Lists every user account active in your Retool organization. Use this to quickly see who has an account in your system.
- 07 Capability
List workflows
Lists all the automated workflows running in your Retool environment. This helps you keep track of background automations.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Retool API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Retool API from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Retool API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Retool API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Retool API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Retool API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"retool": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Retool API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Retool API, help me...". 7 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"retool": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Retool API
Ask Copilot: "Using Retool API, help me...". 7 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"retool": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Retool API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Retool API, help me...". 7 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"retool": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Retool API
Ask Cline: "Using Retool API, help me...". 7 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add retool --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_8TOzUk5rwBuCVynRIWiPQzHXexicUKuV93Rui7AI/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Retool API
Ask Claude: "Using Retool API, show me...". 7 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Retool API can move forward.
This is for the IT admin who needs to audit permissions quickly, the engineering lead overseeing a messy internal capability landscape, or the data team verifying database connections.
IT Administrator
Running security audits to see who has access to which internal capabilities without clicking through every permission group.
Engineering Lead
Monitoring the overall landscape of internal apps and background workflows to ensure everything is running correctly.
Data Team Member
Verifying that the correct PostgreSQL or API resources are actually connected to the team's Retool apps.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsSuperblocks
Build and manage internal capabilities and workflows. list applications, manage configurations, and generate secure embed tokens directly from your AI agent.
Zoho Creator
Low-code platform to build applications and manage records with AI using Creator API v2.1.
Mingdao Cloud
Enterprise zero-code application and workflow platform. manage worksheets, records, and automations via AI.
Ninox
Build custom business databases and apps with a visual platform that replaces spreadsheets with structured, relational data.
Kintone
Build custom business apps without code using drag-and-drop forms, workflow automation, and team collaboration spaces.
Fusioo
Manage collaborative workspaces, track records, and oversee custom apps via AI agents with Fusioo.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Retool API connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Retool API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Retool MCP help with security audits?
Yes. It allows your agent to quickly list all users and permission groups, making it much easier to verify who has access to your internal capabilities.
Can I use the Retool MCP to build new apps?
No, this Connector is designed for auditing, monitoring, and inspecting your existing workspace. You should still use the Retool web interface to build or edit apps.
Does the Retool MCP show my database passwords?
No. The Connector can confirm that a database resource is connected and list the resources available, but it does not expose your actual credentials or secrets.
How many apps can I see with the Retool MCP?
You can see every application currently configured in your Retool organization by asking your agent to list your apps.
Can I see my background automations using this?
Yes. You can ask your agent to list all workflows to see what background tasks and automations are running in your Retool environment.
Is the Retool MCP good for checking my folder organization?
Yes, it can list all folders in your workspace, which helps you get a clear picture of how your team organizes its different internal capabilities.
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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