retool-query

Apps & Automation

Run queries against the Retool PostgreSQL database for moderation notes, user notes, and other Retool-managed data. Read-only by default. Use when you need to query the Retool database directly.

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Retool Database Query

Use this skill to query the Retool PostgreSQL database. This database stores moderation notes (UserNotes), and other data managed through Retool dashboards.

Running Queries

node .claude/skills/retool-query/query.mjs "SELECT * FROM \"UserNotes\" LIMIT 5"

Options

Flag	Description
`--writable`	Allow write operations (requires user permission)
`--timeout <s>`, `-t`	Query timeout in seconds (default: 30)
`--file`, `-f`	Read query from a file
`--json`	Output results as JSON
`--quiet`, `-q`	Minimal output, only results

Examples

# List tables
node .claude/skills/retool-query/query.mjs "SELECT tablename FROM pg_tables WHERE schemaname = 'public'"

# View UserNotes schema
node .claude/skills/retool-query/query.mjs "SELECT column_name, data_type, is_nullable FROM information_schema.columns WHERE table_name = 'UserNotes'"

# Look up notes for a user
node .claude/skills/retool-query/query.mjs "SELECT * FROM \"UserNotes\" WHERE \"userId\" = 12345 ORDER BY created_at DESC LIMIT 10"

# JSON output
node .claude/skills/retool-query/query.mjs --json "SELECT * FROM \"UserNotes\" LIMIT 3"

Safety Features

Read-only by default: Blocks write operations unless --writable flag is used
Explicit permission required: Before using --writable, you MUST ask the user for permission
Timeout protection: 30-second default timeout

When to Use

Exploring the UserNotes table schema
Looking up moderation notes for a specific user
Writing new moderation notes (with --writable)
Investigating Retool-managed data