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Build powerful Domo apps with these essential development tools and libraries. Whether you’re creating apps, managing deployments, or integrating with Domo APIs, these tools streamline your workflow.

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Command Line Tools

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Domo Apps CLI

The primary command-line interface for creating, publishing, and managing Domo apps. This CLI provides everything you need to develop apps locally and deploy them to your Domo instance. Key Features:
  • Create new apps from templates
  • Develop locally with live reloading
  • Publish apps to Domo instances
  • Manage app versions and assets
Getting Started: See Setup and Installation

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Domo Apps Generator (DA CLI)

Modern CLI tool for generating Vite + React applications with advanced features like code generation and manifest management. Key Features:
  • Generate new apps with Vite + React
  • Create components, reducers, and other structures
  • Manage environment-specific configurations
  • Support for custom templates
Best For: Developers building React-based apps with modern tooling

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Libraries & SDKs

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domo.js (Ryuu.js)

JavaScript library providing convenient utilities for building custom apps. Essential for data access, authentication, and environment detection. Key Features:
  • Access Domo datasets
  • Handle user authentication
  • Detect mobile vs desktop environments
  • Navigate within Domo
Usage: Include in your app to interact with Domo’s platform features

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Toolkit Library

Modern TypeScript library offering pre-built clients for common Domo APIs and services. Alternative to domo.js with improved type safety. Available Clients:
  • AppDBClient - AppDB collections and documents
  • DomoClient - Core Domo utilities
  • CodeEngineClient - Code Engine integration
  • WorkflowsClient - Workflow automation
Best For: TypeScript projects needing type-safe API clients

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Query Library

Object-oriented query builder that eliminates error-prone string manipulation when querying Domo data. Key Features:
  • Type-safe query construction
  • Support for complex filters and joins
  • Prevents malformed query syntax
  • Intuitive API
Usage: Build SQL queries programmatically with confidence

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Phoenix Charting Engine

JavaScript wrapper for Domo’s Phoenix charting engine, enabling you to create beautiful visualizations in your custom apps. Key Features:
  • Full Phoenix chart library access
  • Responsive and interactive charts
  • Consistent with native Domo visualizations
  • Extensive chart types
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CI/CD & Automation

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Domo Publish GitHub Action

Automate your app deployments with GitHub Actions. Push code and let CI/CD handle publishing to Domo. Key Features:
  • Automated deployments on merge
  • Multi-environment support (dev, staging, prod)
  • Secure credential management with GitHub Secrets
  • Deployment status in PR checks
Best For: Teams using GitHub for version control and CI/CD

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Development Utilities

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Proxy Middleware

Enable local development with real Domo data. The domo dev command launches a local server that proxies API requests to your Domo instance. NPM Package: @domoinc/ryuu-proxy Usage: Add to your custom development server for local testing with Domo data

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Choosing the Right Tools

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Next Steps

  1. Complete Setup and Installation
  2. Explore Starter Kits for project templates
  3. Follow a Tutorial to build your first app
  4. Review Best Practices for production apps