Trusted by industry leaders like IBM, Deutsche Telekom, and NATO, Weavy’s new integration with Retool takes full advantage of Retool's latest custom components framework.
Now, developers can add powerful collaboration tools—customized organization-wide—with ease, and integrate them across all their Retool apps, making it easier than ever to add productivity features like in-app chat, file sharing, AI-powered suggestions, and activity feeds.
But what makes this integration a game-changer? This isn’t just a small enhancement—it's a huge leap forward in terms of both simplicity and functionality for Retool users.
1. What Is the New Retool Offering from Weavy?
Weavy's new integration with Retool is all about giving developers pre-built collaboration components that can be seamlessly added to any Retool app. These components include:
- Chat: Real-time messaging that enhances communication within apps.
- Files: A secure, in-app file-sharing system that keeps users within the workflow.
- Feeds: An activity stream that keeps everyone updated on the latest changes.
- Messaging: Feature complete messenger - like having your WhatsApp embedded.
- AI Enhancements: Smart data analysis and suggestions powered by AI.
As Klas Jersevi, Weavy’s UX Director, put it in a recent interview: “What we’ve done with Retool is take our world-class collaboration features and make them available to a massive low-code community. You’re no longer coding these from scratch or relying on basic, off-the-shelf integrations—Weavy offers something uniquely powerful here.”
2. Why Should Retool Users Care?
For any Retool user, simplicity is the key selling point. Retool’s platform makes it easy to build internal tools without needing to start from scratch. But when it comes to adding features like real-time messaging, file sharing, or team collaboration, even low-code platforms have limitations.
The new Weavy offering bridges that gap. Here’s why Retool users should pay attention:
- Seamless Integration: Weavy fits natively into Retool, meaning that adding collaboration features doesn’t require external plugins or messy workarounds.
- Developer-Friendly: You don’t need to be a full-stack developer to implement these features. Retool's drag-and-drop interface pairs perfectly with Weavy's pre-built components.
- Boost Productivity: These features keep users in the app longer, fostering communication and collaboration without needing to switch between different tools.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: Built for enterprise customers, Weavy brings top-tier security and scalability, which is critical for companies using Retool for mission-critical internal tools.
As co-founder Rickard Hansson put it: “We’re giving Retool users collaboration superpowers. It’s like adding productivity steroids to their apps, without the complexity.”
3. What’s New in This Version?
What sets this version apart is its full support for Retool’s custom components. Developers can now integrate Weavy’s collaboration features directly into Retool with minimal effort, applying customizations across multiple apps with a single integration.
This isn’t just an incremental update—Weavy has also revamped its offering for Retool users in several key ways:
- Improved User Experience: Weavy’s UI is even more intuitive and seamlessly fits into the Retool environment.
- AI-Powered Conversations: Weavy now brings AI-enhanced workflows to Retool, enabling smarter and faster ways to collaborate.
- Customizable Components: Every Weavy component can be customized to match the look, feel, and functionality that Retool users expect.
- Enhanced Support for Low-Code Developers: The new version includes extensive documentation and plug-and-play demos, making it easier than ever for users of any skill level to get started.
“This version of Weavy is laser-focused on improving developer productivity and user engagement within Retool apps. It’s not just about features, but about an overall smoother experience for both developers and users,” noted Klas.
4. Why Weavy Is the Right Choice for Retool Users
There are of course tools that offer pieces of the collaboration mix, but Weavy stands out for a few reasons:
- Purpose-Built for Low-Code: While other tools require custom coding or integration complexity, Weavy’s components are designed with Retool in mind.
- Seamless Integration with Retool's Custom Components: Weavy is perfectly aligned with Retool’s new custom components framework, allowing developers to easily add organization-wide customizations that can be replicated across all apps built on Retool. This not only saves development time but ensures consistent collaboration features across your entire app ecosystem.
- Enterprise Credentials: Weavy already powers collaboration features for some of the world’s largest companies, including IBM and Deutsche Telekom. This level of enterprise credibility is critical for Retool users looking for scalable, secure solutions.
- Focus on Collaboration: Weavy isn’t an add-on—it’s a platform built from the ground up to solve the challenges of real-time collaboration in apps. From chat and files to feeds and meetings, every feature is crafted to enhance productivity without adding complexity.
As Rickard noted, “Retool users are typically looking for speed and efficiency, and that’s what we bring to the table. Weavy allows them to add essential collaboration tools without slowing down their development process.”
5. How Simple Is It to Add Weavy to Retool?
One of the standout aspects of Weavy’s offering is how easy it is to implement. The entire experience is designed to be intuitive for Retool users, regardless of their level of technical expertise.
Here’s what the process looks like:
- Install Weavy: Install our components in your Retool account, making the accessible for all apps in your organization.
- Choose Your Components: Pick the features you want to add—whether it’s Chat, Files, or Feeds and much more.
- Plug and Play: Weavy components integrate directly with Retool, with minimal configuration required - everything from theming to real-time.
- Customize As Needed: Fine-tune the look and functionality to match your specific use case.
As Klas explained: “It’s as easy as drag, drop, and go. We’ve taken care of the heavy lifting so that Retool users can focus on what they do best—building tools.”
Try Weavy with Retool Today
The combination of Weavy and Retool is more than the sum of its parts—it’s a powerful way to supercharge your low-code development with robust, enterprise-grade collaboration features. Whether you’re a solo developer building an internal app or a large enterprise looking for scalable solutions, Weavy provides the tools you need to enhance productivity, engagement, and communication.
Try it out today, and bring a whole new level of collaboration to your internal tools.
