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Retool llms.txt

A broad product map spanning apps, agents, workflows and queries, with many routes into Retool documentation.

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# Retool Documentation

> Complete product documentation for Retool.

This file contains links to documentation sections following the llmstxt.org standard.

## Classic apps

- [AI in classic app building](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/ai): Learn how to utilize AI when building and editing classic apps.
- [Classic app best practices](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/best-practices/): Best practices for building performant classic apps.
- [Module best practices](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/best-practices/modules): Best practices for building modules.
- [Classic app performance](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/best-practices/performance): Best practices for building performant classic apps.
- [Testing best practices](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/best-practices/testing): Best practices for testing classic apps.
- [Command Palette](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/command-palette): Learn about Retool's Command Palette and its global search and commands.
- [Components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/components/): Learn more about Retool's UI components.
- [Legacy and deprecated components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/components/legacy-deprecated-components): Learn about legacy and deprecated components.
- [Custom CSS styles](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/custom-css): Learn more about using custom CSS in classic apps.
- [Debug Tools](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/debug-tools): Investigate and resolve issues with Retool's built-in debugging tools.
- [Classic app IDE](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/ide): Learn about Retool's IDE for classic app development.
- [Introduction to classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/intro): Learn about the fundamental concepts of classic apps.
- [Multiplayer](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/multiplayer): Learn about collaborative classic app building for real-time development.
- [Notifications](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/notifications): Learn more about notifications and their global settings.
- [Programming paradigms at Retool](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/programming-paradigms): Learn about the programming styles supported by Retool and their use.
- [Embedded apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/share-externally/embed): Learn about embedding classic apps in your existing web applications with support for authentication.
- [External apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/share-externally/external): Build classic apps and customize the experience for external users.
- [Share your classic apps externally](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/share-externally/): Share your classic apps with users outside your organization.
- [Usability features](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts/usability): Learn more about usability features.
- [Classic apps concept guides](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/concepts): Learn about relevant features, functionality, and principles related to classic apps.
- [Add documentation to classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/app-documentation): Learn how to add a README and user documentation to classic apps.
- [Customize classic app URLs](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/customize-app-urls): Learn how to customize classic app and page URLs.
- [Embed classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/embed-apps): Learn how to embed classic apps with optional authentication.
- [Build custom pages](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/external-apps/custom-pages): Learn how to build custom pages in Retool.
- [Create external classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/external-apps/): Learn how to enable and customize the external app experience.
- [Configure user actions for users](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/external-apps/user-actions): Learn how to write User Action queries that allow users to authenticate using custom product pages.
- [Import and export classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/import-export): Learn how to import and export classic apps.
- [Classic app management](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/): Learn how to manage, share, and release classic apps.
- [Build a landing page](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/landing-pages): Learn how to use landing pages to automatically route users to pre-specified apps.
- [Localize classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/localization): Learn how to localize your Retool applications.
- [Version and release classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/releases-history): Learn how to version classic apps or revert changes to a previous state.
- [Preview and share classic apps with users](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/share): Learn how to preview and share classic apps with users.
- [Configure URL parameters](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/app-management/url-parameters): Learn how to control classic app behavior and pass values using URL parameters.
- [Assist](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/assist-deprecated): :::warning
- [Build custom React components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/custom-component-libraries/): Learn how to develop and deploy custom React components for classic apps.
- [Use Retool custom component library](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/custom-component-libraries/retool-ccl): Learn how to use the Retool custom component library with your custom component.
- [Use TypeScript API to configure custom components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/custom-component-libraries/typescript-api): Learn how to configure custom React components with TypeScript API.
- [Getting started with the IFrame component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/iframe): Learn how to embed a web page as an iframe into your classic app.
- [Custom and embedded content](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/): Learn how to create custom components and embed other content in your classic app.
- [Configure custom keyboard shortcuts for classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/keyboard-shortcuts): Learn how to create custom shortcuts for classic app users.
- [Build custom components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/custom/legacy-custom): Learn how to build your own components using React, or HTML and JavaScript.
- [Getting started with charts](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/charts): Learn how to use your data to create charts and graphs.
- [Data](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/): Learn how to present and visualize your data.
- [Getting started with the Key Value component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/key-value): Learn how to display data in key-value pairs.
- [Visualize data with the Chart component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/legacy/charts): Learn how to use your data to create charts and graphs.
- [Legacy](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/legacy/): Legacy data components.
- [Configure columns in the Table component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/table/columns): Learn how to configure, edit, and sort table columns.
- [Customize the appearance of the Table component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/table/customization): Learn how to customize the Table component using different styles and add-ons.
- [Filter data in the Table component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/table/filters): Learn how to filter and search table data.
- [Getting started with the Table component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/table/): Learn how to display and interact with data using tables.
- [Configure server-side pagination for the Table component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/table/pagination): Learn how to implement server-side pagination of data with the Table component.
- [Configure rows in the Table component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/data/table/rows): Learn how to configure table rows.
- [Getting started with boolean inputs](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/boolean-inputs): Learn how to add, configure, and set the value of boolean input components in classic apps.
- [Getting started with Agent Chat](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/chats/agent-chat): Learn how to use the Agent Chat component to interact with agents.
- [Getting started with chat components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/chats/): Learn how to use chat components to interact with large-language models and Retool Agents.
- [Getting started with LLM Chat](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/chats/llm-chat): Learn how to use the LLM Chat component to provide access to an AI chatbot.
- [Getting started with Comment Thread](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/comment-thread): Learn how to use the Comment Thread component to enable users to post comments and start discussions directly within your classic apps.
- [Getting started with date and time components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/dates): Learn how to display and manage date and time values in classic apps.
- [Getting started with file inputs](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/file-inputs): Learn how to upload files and images in classic apps.
- [Getting started with the Form component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/forms/form-component): Learn how to assemble an input form using the Form component.
- [Getting started with the Form and JSON Schema Form components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/forms/): Learn how to build forms using components or JSON Schema to collect user input.
- [Getting started with the JSON Schema Form component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/forms/json-schema-form): [JSON Schema Form](../../../reference/components/containers-forms/json-schema-form.mdx) is based on the [react-jsonschema-form](https://github.com/...
- [Forms and inputs](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/): Learn how to gather user inputs through forms and various input types.
- [Validate inputs and forms](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/input-validation): Learn how to validate forms and input components.
- [Getting started with number inputs](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/number-inputs): Learn how to collect number values with input components in classic apps.
- [Define option lists](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/option-lists): Use the option list editor to configure options manually or map data to generate them dynamically.
- [Getting started with select inputs](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/select-inputs): Learn how to provide a list of options from which users can select in classic apps.
- [Getting started with sliders and ratings](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/forms-inputs/sliders-ratings): Learn how to provide number value ranges from which users can select in classic apps.
- [Getting started with buttons and links](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/interaction-navigation/buttons-links): Learn how to use buttons and links to help users navigate inside and outside of your classic app.
- [Configure event handlers](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/interaction-navigation/event-handlers): Learn how to trigger actions and queries in response to user interactions.
- [Interaction and navigation](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/interaction-navigation/): Learn how to structure your classic app for user interactivity, and how to trigger and handle events.
- [Getting started with navigation components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/interaction-navigation/navigation): Learn how to build interfaces for users to navigate within classic apps.
- [Getting started with pagination components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/interaction-navigation/pagination): Learn how to help users move between pages within classic apps.
- [Getting started with the Wizard component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/interaction-navigation/wizard): Learn how to build a step-by-step interface with multiple paths using the Wizard component.
- [Group components with containers](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/layout-structure/container): Learn how to group components into multi-view interfaces.
- [Getting started with frames](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/layout-structure/frames): Learn how to use frames to organize content in a classic app.
- [Layout and structure](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/layout-structure/): Learn how to arrange components in your classic app.
- [Assemble mobile layouts for classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/layout-structure/mobile-layouts): Learn how to assemble mobile layouts for classic apps.
- [Build modules to reuse queries and components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/layout-structure/modules): Learn how to reuse groups of components and queries across classic apps.
- [Build custom views using repeatable components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/layout-structure/repeatables): Learn how to display and interact with your data using repeatable components.
- [Classic app error reporting and observability](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/observability/error-reporting): Monitor classic apps by connecting with Datadog or Sentry.
- [Observability](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/observability/): Learn how to run tests and report errors.
- [Classic app performance monitoring](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/observability/performance-monitoring): Monitor classic app performance by connecting to Datadog and Sentry.
- [Record classic app user sessions with Fullstory](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/observability/user-sessions): Learn how to capture user classic app behavior for use with Fullstory.
- [Write WebDriver tests](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/observability/webdriver-testing): Learn how to write Cypress and Playwright tests against your classic apps.
- [Getting started with avatars](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/avatar): Learn how to display information about the current user and retrieve profile images from Gravatar.
- [Getting started with the Calendar component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/calendar): Learn how to display an interactive calendar in your classic app.
- [Reference dates and times in components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/dates-in-components): Learn how to reference dates and times in various components.
- [Getting started with embedded media](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/embedded-media): Learn how to use PDF, QR Code, and Video components to display embedded content.
- [Getting started with icons](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/icons): Learn how to use built-in icons in classic apps.
- [Getting started with images](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/images): Learn about the different ways to include images in your classic apps.
- [Presentation and styling](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/): Learn how to display information and visual components.
- [Getting started with Mapbox Map](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/mapbox): Learn how to use Mapbox Map to display coordinates and other information on a map.
- [Getting started with presentation components](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/presentation): Learn how to use various components to present text, numeric, and graphic information in your classic app.
- [Design organization and classic app themes](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/themes): Learn more about how to create organization and classic app themes.
- [Getting started with the Timeline component](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/presentation-styling/timeline): Learn how to use the Timeline component to display date information in a Gantt chart format.
- [Share data between classic app pages](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides/share-page-data): Learn how to pass data between pages in classic apps.
- [Classic app how-to guides](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/guides): Step-by-step instructions for using common features and functionality in classic apps.
- [Classic apps documentation](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/): Build classic apps with rich interfaces, powered by your data.
- [The Button Group component for classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/reference/components/buttons/button-group): A group of buttons to trigger actions when clicked.
- [The Button component for classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/reference/components/buttons/button): A button to trigger actions when clicked.
- [The Close Button component for classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/reference/components/buttons/close-button): A button with preconfigured icon that trigger actions when clicked.
- [The Dropdown Button component for classic apps](https://docs.retool.com/classic-apps/reference/components/buttons/dropdown-button): A dropd

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Project H1: Retool Documentation

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Complete product documentation for Retool.

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Embedded material

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Publisher prioritization

The Optional section

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Machine-readable routes

MCP references and configuration text

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Change evidence

What can be said about freshness

This capture establishes a baseline. Update frequency cannot be determined from one observation.

Linked release and migration material

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File changes can reveal documentation edits or navigation changes. They do not by themselves measure product release velocity, accuracy, agent adoption or AI visibility.

Capture identity and measurement method

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