# ToolJet — Open Source Low-Code Platform for Business Apps

> ToolJet is an open-source low-code platform for building internal tools, dashboards, and business applications. It provides a visual app builder, workflow automation, AI integration, and connects to 30+ data sources out of the box.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# ToolJet — Open Source Low-Code Platform for Business Apps

## Quick Use
```bash
# Deploy with Docker
git clone https://github.com/ToolJet/ToolJet.git
cd ToolJet
docker compose up -d

# Access at http://localhost:80
# Create admin account on first visit

# Or try ToolJet Cloud at tooljet.com
```

## Introduction
ToolJet is an open-source platform that enables teams to build and deploy business applications, internal tools, and workflows with minimal coding. Its visual builder, combined with full JavaScript support and 30+ native data source integrations, lets developers ship internal tools 10x faster than writing them from scratch.

With over 38,000 GitHub stars, ToolJet has grown into a comprehensive platform that includes an app builder, workflow automation engine, and AI-powered app generation. It is used by companies of all sizes for admin panels, dashboards, approval workflows, and customer-facing portals.

## What ToolJet Does
ToolJet provides a drag-and-drop canvas where you assemble applications from pre-built components (tables, forms, charts, calendars, maps), connect them to data sources (databases, APIs, SaaS tools), and add business logic with JavaScript. Workflows automate multi-step processes with triggers and actions.

## Architecture Overview
```
[ToolJet Platform]
        |
+-------+-------+-------+
|       |       |       |
[App     [Workflows] [AI App
Builder]  Automation  Generator]
Visual   Triggers    Describe in
canvas   and actions natural language
        |
   [Components]
   Tables, Forms, Charts,
   Maps, Calendar, Modal,
   Tabs, Kanban, TreeSelect
        |
   [Data Sources]
   PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB,
   REST API, GraphQL, Stripe,
   Google Sheets, Airtable,
   Slack, Twilio, S3, and more
        |
   [Deployment]
   Self-hosted (Docker/K8s)
   ToolJet Cloud
   White-label embedding
```

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
```bash
# Production deployment with Docker Compose
# Configure .env file with:
# TOOLJET_HOST=https://tooljet.yourdomain.com
# LOCKBOX_MASTER_KEY=$(openssl rand -hex 32)
# SECRET_KEY_BASE=$(openssl rand -hex 64)
# DATABASE_URL=postgres://user:pass@db:5432/tooljet

docker compose -f docker-compose.yaml up -d

# Kubernetes deployment via Helm
helm repo add tooljet https://tooljet.github.io/helm-charts
helm install tooljet tooljet/tooljet \
  --set env.TOOLJET_HOST=https://tooljet.example.com
```

## Key Features
- **Visual App Builder** — drag-and-drop with 45+ UI components
- **30+ Data Sources** — native integrations with databases, APIs, and SaaS tools
- **Workflow Automation** — event-driven multi-step process automation
- **AI App Generation** — describe apps in natural language for AI scaffolding
- **JavaScript** — write custom logic with full JS support
- **Multi-Page Apps** — build complex applications with navigation
- **RBAC** — granular permissions for apps, data sources, and users
- **Self-Hosted** — deploy on your infrastructure with Docker or Kubernetes

## Comparison with Similar Tools
| Feature | ToolJet | Appsmith | Retool | Budibase | n8n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Apps + Workflows | Internal tools | Internal tools | Business apps | Automation |
| AI Generation | Yes | Limited | Yes | No | Limited |
| Workflows | Built-in | No | Yes (paid) | Automations | Core feature |
| Components | 45+ | 50+ | 100+ | 30+ | N/A |
| Data Sources | 30+ | 25+ | 100+ | 10+ | 1000+ nodes |
| Self-Hosted | Free | Free | Paid | Free | Free |
| GitHub Stars | 38K | 40K | N/A | 24K | 65K |

## FAQ
**Q: ToolJet vs Appsmith — how do they differ?**
A: Both are excellent. ToolJet includes built-in workflow automation and AI app generation. Appsmith has a more mature git sync and slightly larger widget library. Try both — they are free and self-hostable.

**Q: Can I embed ToolJet apps in my product?**
A: Yes. ToolJet supports white-label embedding via iframe. You can embed individual apps or dashboards into your existing web application.

**Q: Is ToolJet suitable for customer-facing apps?**
A: ToolJet is primarily designed for internal tools. For customer-facing applications, consider custom React/Vue development or platforms specifically designed for external apps.

**Q: How does workflow automation work?**
A: Create workflows with triggers (webhook, schedule, app event) and actions (query database, call API, send email, run JS). Workflows support conditional logic, loops, and error handling.

## Sources
- GitHub: https://github.com/ToolJet/ToolJet
- Documentation: https://docs.tooljet.com
- Website: https://www.tooljet.com
- License: AGPL-3.0

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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/eac97f87-371c-11f1-9bc6-00163e2b0d79
Author: Script Depot