Mural and Retool: Complete Integration Guide 2024

 

Integrating Retool with Mural

 

Integrating Retool with Mural involves configuring both platforms to communicate effectively, thereby enhancing collaborative workflows. This detailed guide explains how to achieve this integration.

 

Prerequisites

 

• Ensure you have active accounts for both Retool and Mural.
• Basic familiarity with APIs and webhooks for interaction between services.
• Ensure API access or permission is enabled for Mural in your account settings.

 

Access Mural's API

 

• Log in to your Mural account and navigate to the Mural API section, which is typically found under developer tools or settings.
• Create an API application if required to get the API credentials such as Client ID and Client Secret.
• Note down the API endpoint URLs provided by Mural for accessing boards, users, and other resources.

 

Setting Up Credentials in Retool

 

• Log in to your Retool account and go to the 'Resources' section.
• Select 'Create Resource' and choose 'REST API' as the resource type.
• Input the base URL from the Mural API endpoints that you noted earlier.
• Add the OAuth2 authentication method if Mural requires OAuth2; input your Client ID and Client Secret accordingly.
• Configure token endpoint and other OAuth2 settings as per Mural’s API documentation.

 

Building a Query in Retool

 

• After setting up the Mural as a resource, go back to your Retool app where you want to integrate Mural.
• Create a new query by selecting the Mural API resource you defined.
• Input the desired endpoint path to fetch data, such as /boards or /murals.
• Configure any necessary parameters or headers as specified in the Mural API documentation.

 

Handling Mural API Responses

 

• Review the response from the Mural API in Retool using the built-in debugger.
• Understand the structure of the data returned (e.g., JSON format) to effectively map it into Retool components.
• Use Retool's built-in functions to parse, transform, and display data accordingly.

 

Embedding Mural Content in Retool

 

• To display Mural content within Retool, consider using an iframe or a custom component.
• Extract and construct URLs leading to specific Mural boards or areas you want to display.
• Embed these URLs using Retool's HTML or iframe component, ensuring proper authentication if required.

 

Configuring Actions and Triggers

 

• Define actions in Retool that react to Mural events or trigger Mural webhooks.
• Implement JavaScript or Retool scripts that handle CRUD operations on your Mural data based on user interactions.
• Set up webhooks in Mural to notify Retool of changes or updates in real-time, requiring a URL endpoint in Retool that can accept these requests.

 

Testing the Integration

 

• Run end-to-end tests to ensure that data flows correctly between Retool and Mural.
• Validate the correctness of data displayed in Retool against the original data in Mural.
• Adjust query parameters or error-handling logic in Retool as needed based on the test results.

 

Deploying and Optimizing

 

• Once the integration is tested, deploy the Retool app with Mural integration enabled for broader use.
• Continue to monitor the integration for performance issues or errors during operation.
• Optimize API call frequency and data handling within both platforms to improve efficiency and reduce latency.

 

By following these steps, you are well-equipped to implement a seamless integration between Retool and Mural, streamlining your workflow and leveraging the collaborative strengths of both platforms.