Introducing a Retool Explainer

At Retool, the transition from learning basic concepts to creating advanced apps and workflows can be challenging, leading to the development of the Retool Explainer. This educational tool, part of Retool University, analyzes JSON exports of Retool apps using AI to generate tutorials that guide users on building similar applications. It aims to inspire and instruct by leveraging existing company resources and popular components. The Explainer operates independently of a company's resources, focusing on analyzing queries, component selection, and interactions within Retool projects. It uses a vectorized knowledge base from Retool documentation and blogs to ensure relevant and up-to-date content. Tutorials are generated using OpenAI's o3-mini model and are designed to be technically accurate and engaging for developers familiar with Retool basics. The tool includes a collection of AI-generated tutorials and encourages users to create, remix, and share their projects within the community.