I have been trying all day to import an app from JSON into my app list. I go to the create dropdown and select FROM JSON/ZIP, click on the Upload a file link in the pop up window, select the file I want to upload, click open and it takes me back to the app list, but the new app does not show up. I have attempted refreshing the page. I also exported one my existing apps and then tried to import under a different name and it did not work either.
Does anyone know what would be causing this?
Hello @tomm,
It looks like you're following the correct steps, but the import may be failing silently. Here are a few things to check:
Check for Errors in the Browser Console: Open Developer Tools (F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I), go to the Console tab, and look for any error messages during the import process.
Verify JSON File Structure: Ensure that the JSON file is correctly formatted and matches the expected Retool export structure.
Check for App Name Conflicts: If an app with the same name already exists, Retool may not overwrite it. Try renaming the app inside the JSON before importing.
Ensure Retool Version Compatibility: If you're using a self-hosted version of Retool, make sure the JSON export is compatible with your current version. Updating Retool might resolve compatibility issues.
To gain a better understanding of importing and exporting apps in Retool, you can refer to the Retool documentation.
Hey Tomm! Would you mind sharing a video of your process? Are you getting any errors in the browser console?
@AbbeyHernandez, the only thing I am seeing in the console is AppContainer-DVxm3T2n.js:8 If you do not provide a visible label, you must specify an aria-label or aria-labelledby attribute for accessibility
Here are the docs on importing an app as well. Have you been able to click "Create App" or does it should up as disabled?