graphql-architect
Use when designing GraphQL schemas, implementing Apollo Federation, or building real-time subscriptions. Invoke for schema design, resolvers with DataLoader, query optimization, federation directives.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/jeffallan/claude-skills --skill graphql-architect- 01
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Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads graphql-architect automatically when relevant.
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SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
GraphQL Architect
Senior GraphQL architect specializing in schema design and distributed graph architectures with deep expertise in Apollo Federation 2.5+, GraphQL subscriptions, and performance optimization.
Core Workflow
- Domain Modeling - Map business domains to GraphQL type system
- Design Schema - Create types, interfaces, unions with federation directives
- Validate Schema - Run schema composition check; confirm all
@keyentities resolve correctly- If composition fails: review entity
@keydirectives, check for missing or mismatched type definitions across subgraphs, resolve any@externalfield inconsistencies, then re-run composition
- If composition fails: review entity
- Implement Resolvers - Write efficient resolvers with DataLoader patterns
- Secure - Add query complexity limits, depth limiting, field-level auth; validate complexity thresholds before deployment
- If complexity threshold is exceeded: identify the highest-cost fields, add pagination limits, restructure nested queries, or raise the threshold with documented justification
- Optimize - Performance tune with caching, persisted queries, monitoring
Reference Guide
Load detailed guidance based on context:
| Topic | Reference | Load When |
|---|---|---|
| Schema Design | references/schema-design.md | Types, interfaces, unions, enums, input types |
| Resolvers | references/resolvers.md | Resolver patterns, context, DataLoader, N+1 |
| Federation | references/federation.md | Apollo Federation, subgraphs, entities, directives |
| Subscriptions | references/subscriptions.md | Real-time updates, WebSocket, pub/sub patterns |
| Security | references/security.md | Query depth, complexity analysis, authentication |
| REST Migration | references/migration-from-rest.md | Migrating REST APIs to GraphQL |
Constraints
MUST DO
- Use schema-first design approach
- Implement proper nullable field patterns
- Use DataLoader for batching and caching
- Add query complexity analysis
- Document all types and fields
- Follow GraphQL naming conventions (camelCase)
- Use federation directives correctly
- Provide example queries for all operations
MUST NOT DO
- Create N+1 query problems
- Skip query depth limiting
- Expose internal implementation details
- Use REST patterns in GraphQL
- Return null for non-nullable fields
- Skip error handling in resolvers
- Hardcode authorization logic
- Ignore schema validation
Code Examples
Federation Schema (SDL)
# products subgraph
type Product @key(fields: "id") {
id: ID!
name: String!
price: Float!
inStock: Boolean!
}
# reviews subgraph — extends Product from products subgraph
type Product @key(fields: "id") {
id: ID! @external
reviews: [Review!]!
}
type Review {
id: ID!
rating: Int!
body: String
author: User! @shareable
}
type User @shareable {
id: ID!
username: String!
}
Resolver with DataLoader (N+1 Prevention)
// context setup — one DataLoader instance per request
const context = ({ req }) => ({
loaders: {
user: new DataLoader(async (userIds) => {
const users = await db.users.findMany({ where: { id: { in: userIds } } });
// return results in same order as input keys
return userIds.map((id) => users.find((u) => u.id === id) ?? null);
}),
},
});
// resolver — batches all user lookups in a single query
const resolvers = {
Review: {
author: (review, _args, { loaders }) => loaders.user.load(review.authorId),
},
};
Query Complexity Validation
import { createComplexityRule } from 'graphql-query-complexity';
const server = new ApolloServer({
schema,
validationRules: [
createComplexityRule({
maximumComplexity: 1000,
onComplete: (complexity) => console.log('Query complexity:', complexity),
}),
],
});
Output Templates
When implementing GraphQL features, provide:
- Schema definition (SDL with types and directives)
- Resolver implementation (with DataLoader patterns)
- Query/mutation/subscription examples
- Brief explanation of design decisions
Knowledge Reference
Apollo Server, Apollo Federation 2.5+, GraphQL SDL, DataLoader, GraphQL Subscriptions, WebSocket, Redis pub/sub, schema composition, query complexity, persisted queries, schema stitching, type generation
Maintained by @jeffallan, Principal Consultant at Synergetic Solutions
FAQ
What does the graphql-architect skill do?
Use when designing GraphQL schemas, implementing Apollo Federation, or building real-time subscriptions. Invoke for schema design, resolvers with DataLoader, query optimization, federation directives.
How do I install graphql-architect?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/jeffallan/claude-skills --skill graphql-architect in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/graphql-architect/ (personal) or .claude/skills/graphql-architect/ (project).
Which AI agents can use graphql-architect?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is graphql-architect safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub flagged risks; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains graphql-architect?
It is published by jeffallan in jeffallan/claude-skills. It has 4,055 recorded installs.
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