Graphql

Skill newmindsgroup/ai-agent-skills-library/dist/skills/graphql

Shared library of AI agent skills — works across Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, Windsurf, OpenCode, and Google Antigravity via a single universal installer.

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npx -y skills add newmindsgroup/ai-agent-skills-library --skill graphql

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GraphQL gives clients exactly the data they need - no more, no

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GraphQL

GraphQL gives clients exactly the data they need - no more, no less. One endpoint, typed schema, introspection. But the flexibility that makes it powerful also makes it dangerous. Without proper controls, clients can craft queries that bring down your server.

This skill covers schema design, resolvers, DataLoader for N+1 prevention, federation for microservices, and client integration with Apollo/urql. Key insight: GraphQL is a contract. The schema is the API documentation. Design it carefully.

2025 lesson: GraphQL isn't always the answer. For simple CRUD, REST is simpler. For high-performance public APIs, REST with caching wins. Use GraphQL when you have complex data relationships and...

When to Use

User mentions or implies: graphql
User mentions or implies: graphql schema
User mentions or implies: graphql resolver
User mentions or implies: apollo server
User mentions or implies: apollo client
User mentions or implies: graphql federation
User mentions or implies: dataloader
User mentions or implies: graphql codegen
User mentions or implies: graphql query
User mentions or implies: graphql mutation

Core Workflow

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Use the topic map to identify the relevant pattern, checklist, or example before writing detailed guidance or code.
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Apply only the relevant guidance instead of loading or repeating the entire reference by default.
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Topic Map

Principles
Capabilities
Scope
Tooling
Server
Client
Tools
Patterns
Schema Design
DataLoader for N+1 Prevention
Apollo Client Caching
Code Generation
Error Handling with Unions
Sharp Edges
Each resolver makes separate database queries
Deeply nested queries can DoS your server
Introspection enabled in production exposes your schema
Authorization only in schema directives, not resolvers

Reference Map

references/full-guidance.md preserves the complete original guidance, including examples and detailed edge cases.

Limitations

Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

Progressive Loading

Keep this SKILL.md as the compact routing and workflow entrypoint. Load the reference file only when the user task requires the deeper implementation material.