Does this skill provide security recommendations?

Yes, it covers critical security practices such as limiting query depth and complexity, disabling introspection in production, and implementing field-level authorization.

Can I use this for microservices?

Absolutely. It includes capabilities for GraphQL Federation, helping you design and implement a unified gateway across multiple distributed services.

How does this skill help with performance?

The skill focuses on implementing DataLoader patterns to batch and cache database requests, effectively eliminating the common N+1 query problem in GraphQL resolvers.

Which GraphQL clients are supported?

The skill provides patterns and best practices for popular client-side libraries including Apollo Client and urql, specifically focusing on normalized caching.

GraphQL API Expert

Name: GraphQL API Expert
Author: claudiodearaujo

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API Development

Architects robust, high-performance GraphQL APIs with a focus on type-safe schema design, security, and N+1 query prevention.

About

This skill empowers Claude with the expertise of a seasoned backend architect to build and optimize GraphQL APIs at scale. It provides deep guidance on schema-first design, resolver implementation, and performance optimization using DataLoader to solve the N+1 problem. Beyond basic setup, it emphasizes critical security measures like query depth limiting, cost analysis, and production-ready configurations for Apollo Server and Federation. Whether you are building a new endpoint or refactoring a microservices architecture, this skill ensures your GraphQL implementation is efficient, secure, and maintainable.

Key Features

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N+1 query prevention using DataLoader batching
Type-safe schema design and nullability patterns
Security controls including query depth and complexity limiting
Client-side integration with Apollo and urql caching
GraphQL Federation for microservices architecture

Use Cases

Migrating legacy REST services to a unified GraphQL Federation
Building scalable data layers for complex web and mobile applications
Auditing and securing GraphQL endpoints against performance-based DoS attacks

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter graphql

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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