Building a custom calculator for pricing quotes, loan estimates, tax planning & more, using JavaScript & Retool
In this tutorial, we will show you how we built a complex Retool Pricing calculator so that you can too.
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Build an AI chatbot with custom knowledge base in <1 hour
Looking for a simple AI chatbot to help you quickly search many internal business resources? In less than an hour build an AI chatbot with a custom knowledge base in Retool.
10 tips to increase speed and performance in Retool
In this article, we summarize 10 tips to help you speed up your Retool apps and ensure they stay performant.
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Build an inventory-tracking app on Supabase & Retool [pt. 2]
In part 2 of this tutorial, we use Retool and Supabase to build an inventory tracker in less than an hour.
Create a CRUD app from Google Sheets in <1 hour with Retool
Looking to level-up your Google Sheets data with a simple app? Using Retool you can build a useful CRUD in less than an hour, to increase functionality and keep your data more secure.
Creating PDFs in Retool (4+ methods, updated for 2023)
For many companies looking for Retool apps, PDF end products are essential. Here are 4+ options to generate PDFs within Retool.
Building an AI-assisted customer support chatbot using Intercom and Retool AI
In this tutorial, learn to build an AI-supported customer chatbot app, connected to the Intercom.io API, which helps customer support agents by generating accurate, editable responses fast.
Custom Salesforce Inbound BDR tool template in Retool
Looking for a custom tool to use on top of your Salesforce data? Download the template to use this lead enrichment app in your own Retool environment.
Harvest Alternative: Building our team’s time tracker application in Retool
In this post, we tell you why we at Bold Tech created our own time tracker in Retool to replace Harvest, and a bit about how we built it.
Making an HMAC hashing function with Crypto JS & Retool
In this tutorial we walk through how to make an HMAC hashing function in Retool using Crypto.js.
What is Retool and what is it good for?
Retool helps developers build powerful internal tools, fast. This is a full guide to the platform, its pros and cons, and what you should and shouldn't use it for.
Why should you migrate from Airtable or Google Sheets to a SQL database?
Airtable and Google Sheets are great no-code options for small datasets, but they have their limitations. We discuss what the main ones are, and why a SQL database might be a better option.
What is Retool Database and what is it good for?
Retool database is the newest addition to the Retool development suite. Built on PostgreSQL, it's a database with the power of SQL but an interface as simple as a spreadsheet. In this post, we discuss its best use cases.
How to build a MongoDB admin panel in under an hour
In this tutorial, we’ll build a practical MongoDB GUI using simple drag-and-drop components and basic JavaScript, in less than an hour! This frontend is great for many use cases, including company data dashboards, customer order panels and more.
How to create great multi-page applications in Retool
Retool has just had a boost in speed and power, so switching between applications much more seamless and performant. In this article, we discuss how to make great multi-page applications with optimal performance and effective UI.
5 Great Sidebar Layouts in Retool, UX/UI tricks, and more
In this article, we discuss the functionality and limitations of the Retool sidebar frame, provide a couple of different layout ideas, as well as some UI tips and tricks for using the sidebar in internal apps.