Retool Workflows let you automate your workflows, connect to dozens of databases, third-party services and APIs, and ship it all in a single click.
Ready to learn how to build automations with Retool Workflows? We'll explore the Workflow IDE, add logic blocks, set triggers, and create end-to-end sequences that connect to your data and run on schedules or webhooks.
Our Developer Advocate Angelik Laboy Torres will demonstrate how to build automated workflows in Retool using triggers, loops, resource queries, and AI Actions. By the end of this video, you'll have the knowledge you need to create your first workflow and publish it for use across your apps.
In addition, we will:
- Look at the Workflows interface in Retool
- Demonstrate how to build an automated email workflow
- Show you the ins and outs of Retool, from Agents to AI
How to Build Automations with Retool Workflows
00:00 - What are Retool Workflows? Automation Basics
00:49 - Tour of the Workflow IDE & Canvas
02:01 - Understanding the Start Trigger
02:25 - Left Panel Essentials: Libraries, Functions, & Code
03:49 - Building a Resource Query (Retool Database)
05:22 - Exploring Blocks: AI Actions, Agents, & Custom Code
08:05 - Using Loop Blocks for Email Automation
10:34 - Setting Triggers: Schedules, Webhooks, Kafka & SQS
11:50 - Running, Debugging & Viewing Logs
12:21 - Publishing & Deploying Workflow Versions
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