Retool

Looking to seamlessly connect Xano's powerful backend with Retool's intuitive interface for building internal tools and dashboards? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the integration process, allowing you to leverage Xano's data effortlessly within Retool. Xano includes a posgreSQL database with an excel spreadsheet-like view, an API, and a server. Retool provides the tools you need to design the user interface and experience on the frontend.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

1. Xano Account: Sign up for a Xano account and set up a workspace containing the data you want to access.
2. Retool Account: Create or log in to your Retool account.

Step 1: Retrieve the API Endpoint from Xano

1. Log in to your Xano account and navigate to the workspace containing your data.
2. Select the specific table or endpoint you want to access.
3. In the Xano interface, locate the API endpoint URL for the selected table or endpoint.
4. Note down the base URL for your API group.

Step 2: Create a Retool Resource

1. Log in to your Retool account and navigate to the "Resources" section.
2. Click "Create new" and choose "REST API" as the resource type.
3. Provide a name for your resource (e.g., "Xano API").
4. Paste the base URL obtained from Xano into the "Base URL" field.
5. Click "Create resource" to save your settings.

Step 3: Create a Retool App

1. In Retool, click "Create app" to start a new project.
2. Name your app accordingly (e.g., "Xano Integration") and click "Create app" to proceed.

Step 4: Connect to the Xano API Endpoint

1. Within the Retool app editor, locate the "Resources" section in the sidebar.
2. Select the resource you created in Step 2.
3. Enter the specific endpoint path in the "Path" field.
4. Click "Preview" to ensure that data is retrieved correctly.
5. Save the resource settings.

Step 5: Build Your Application Interface

1. Drag and drop components from the Retool sidebar to design your application interface.
2. Utilize the data from the Xano API endpoint by referencing the resource you created.
3. Customize the layout, styling, and functionality of your application as needed.

Step 6: Test and Iterate

1. Preview your Retool application to test the integration with Xano.
2. Iterate on your design and functionality based on user feedback or additional requirements.
3. Fine-tune data retrieval and visualization to ensure optimal performance and usability.

Step 7: Share and Collaborate

1. Share your Retool application with team members or collaborators.
2. Grant appropriate permissions to ensure secure access to the integrated data.
3. Collaborate in real-time to further enhance the application's features and capabilities.

Congratulations! You've successfully integrated Xano with Retool, enabling seamless access to your backend data within Retool's powerful interface. Whether you're building internal tools, dashboards, or custom applications, this integration empowers you to leverage Xano's capabilities efficiently without writing code.

Start building your integrated applications today and unlock the full potential of Xano and Retool!

Happy integrating!