Retool

About Retool

Retool is a platform for building internal software applications, with an AI-driven app builder that generates production-ready apps from prompts. Apps connect directly to an organization's production data sources, with access governed by existing permissions, and the platform includes authentication, access controls, and audit logging built in for deployment.

The platform supports importing applications built on other tools, including uploading a ZIP file or syncing with GitHub, and offers an MCP server that lets apps be built from AI coding agents and deployed within a governed Retool environment. Additional capabilities include app generation, agents, AI primitives, mobile apps, workflows, database features, external apps, and self-hosting.

Retool is aimed at business and IT teams within enterprises and other organizations across sectors including data engineering, operations, financial services, manufacturing, and startups. Customers cited include Ramp, Doordash, and manufacturers and logistics companies, as well as banks and fintech companies using it to modernize operations.

Key features

• AI app builder that generates production-ready apps from a text prompt
• MCP server support for building apps from AI coding agents
• Import apps built in other platforms like Lovable and Replit via ZIP upload or GitHub sync
• Connects directly to production data sources using existing permissions
• Built-in auth, access controls, and audit logging for governed deployment
• Mobile app building support

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