Monday.com and Retool: Complete Integration Guide 2024

 

Integrating Retool with Monday.com

 

Integrating Retool with Monday.com requires a combination of APIs and custom connectors to leverage the power of each platform effectively. Below is a comprehensive guide to help you through this integration process.

 

Prerequisites

 

• Ensure you have an active Retool account and access to the Retool app development environment.
• Verify that you have Admin access to a Monday.com account with appropriate permissions to create and manage integrations.
• Familiarity with REST APIs is recommended for efficient integration.

 

Setting Up API Access

 

• Log into your Monday.com account and navigate to the API section to generate an API key. This key will allow Retool to access your Monday.com data.
• In Retool, access the 'Resources' section and create a new REST API resource. Name it appropriately (e.g., "MondayAPI").
• In the configuration settings, set the base URL for Monday.com's API: https://api.monday.com/v2/.
• Enter the generated API key from Monday.com in the Headers section as: Authorization: [YourAPIKey].

 

Building API Queries in Retool

 

• Create a new app or open an existing app in Retool where you want to integrate Monday.com data.
• Use the Query Builder in Retool to construct a POST request to Monday.com's GraphQL API.
• Define your GraphQL query string. For example, to fetch boards:

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  { 
    boards {
      id
      name
    }
  }
  
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• Execute the query to retrieve data and use the debugger to ensure the data is being received correctly.

 

Designing the Interface

 

• Drag and drop components from the Retool component library into your app interface to display the Monday.com data. For example, use tables to display list data.
• Bind the data received from your API queries to these components to dynamically render information.
• Customize the UI using filters, buttons, and input controls based on your requirements.

 

Creating Custom Actions

 

• Create additional queries to write data back to Monday.com; this will often involve mutations in GraphQL. For example, to update an item, set up a mutation query:

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  mutation ($itemId: Int!, $columnId: String!, $value: JSON!) {
  
    changecolumnvalue(itemid: $itemId, boardid: boardId, column_id: $columnId, value: $value) {
      id
    }
  
  }
  
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• Use Retool components like buttons to trigger these queries, allowing users to interact with Monday.com directly from the Retool app.
• Implement necessary logic within Retool to handle responses and errors gracefully.

 

Testing and Optimization

 

• Thoroughly test your app to ensure data is correctly fetched and actions are performed accurately in Monday.com.
• Make use of Retool's debugging options to solve any issues encountered during integration.
• Regularly monitor the app performance and refine queries or components for optimal functionality.

 

Deploying the Integrated App

 

• Once satisfied with your integration, deploy your Retool app internally or to specific external users, ensuring they have appropriate permissions set within Monday.com.
• Provide necessary training or documentation for end-users to effectively exploit the new integration capabilities.

 

By following these steps, you will integrate Retool with Monday.com successfully, enhancing your workflow capabilities using customized and interactive tools that leverage the strengths of both platforms.