Retool Workflows + Foldr Integration
Retool Workflows is a cron+event trigger engine with JavaScript/Python code blocks, ideal for internal tool teams. Drop the Foldr REST client into a Retool resource to upload and share files from internal admin tools.
How to Connect Retool Workflows to Foldr
Generate a Foldr API key
Sign in at foldr.space and create an API key at foldr.space/developers.
Authenticate with Retool Workflows
Generate or locate your Retool Workflows API credentials per Retool Workflows's documentation.
Wire the two APIs together
Write a small script or serverless function that calls Retool Workflows, processes the result, and POSTs to https://foldr.space/api/v1/files (or /links for short links).
Deploy + schedule
Run the script on-demand, via a cron job, or trigger it from a webhook — the Foldr REST API has no client-library lock-in.
Common Use Cases
- Trigger a Foldr upload whenever Retool Workflows emits a new event
- Mirror files from Retool Workflows into Foldr for permanent public URLs
- Create a Foldr short link for every Retool Workflows record you want to share
- Pipe Foldr download events back into Retool Workflows for follow-up automations
Retool Workflows + Foldr FAQ
How do I connect Foldr to Retool Workflows?
You connect Foldr to Retool Workflows via REST API. Full steps are listed above under "How to Connect". In short: create a Foldr API key, configure the REST API integration pointed at https://foldr.space/api/v1/, and map Retool Workflows's data into Foldr's request body.
Do I need a paid Foldr plan to use Retool Workflows with Foldr?
The Foldr free tier supports basic uploads via the API with 7-day expiry. For integration use with Retool Workflows — higher rate limits, permanent storage, multiple API keys, and webhook subscriptions — Foldr Pro (from $5/mo) is recommended.
What Foldr features can I call from Retool Workflows?
From Retool Workflows you can invoke any Foldr action: uploading files (up to 2 GB each), creating short links, generating bio pages, creating hosted forms, and reading download analytics. See the Foldr API docs for the full endpoint list.
Is there an official Foldr app for Retool Workflows?
Not a first-party app — Foldr integrates with Retool Workflows through REST API, which is usually a better fit because it doesn't require installing an extra app. If you'd rather have a native integration, let us know at foldr.space/contact.
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Start connecting Retool Workflows to Foldr
Grab a Foldr API key and wire up the steps above — most teams get the first end-to-end flow running in under ten minutes.
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