Company
Date Published
Author
Kevin Gao
Word count
1478
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Retool and Descope integration provides a powerful combination for building custom internal applications with enhanced security and user experience. Retool simplifies app development by offering pre-built components and seamless integration with databases and APIs, while Descope adds robust SSO-based authentication and access control. By connecting Descope and Retool using OIDC federated authentication, developers can streamline authentication processes and implement custom protections for Retool functions. The integration allows for role mapping, access to custom user attributes, and dynamic content display, enhancing user personalization and security. Real-world scenarios such as progressive profiling, department-specific data display, and personalized support experiences demonstrate the value of this integration in improving user experience and security while saving developer time.