What pagination style does this skill recommend?

It enforces Relay-style cursor pagination using edges, nodes, and PageInfo to ensure scalability and prevent performance issues associated with large, unbounded lists.

How does it handle nullability in schemas?

The skill follows the 'nullable by default' principle, recommending fields be made required only when strictly necessary to allow for easier API evolution without breaking changes.

How does it manage API versioning?

Instead of versioning, it guides you through using the @deprecated directive with specific reasons, providing a clear migration path for clients before fields are removed.

Can it help with naming conventions?

Yes, it enforces PascalCase for types and camelCase for fields, ensuring a consistent and professional schema structure that aligns with community standards.

Does it support API documentation?

Absolutely, it emphasizes that the schema is the documentation, encouraging descriptions for all types, fields, and arguments to improve client-side discovery.

GraphQL Schema Design

Name: GraphQL Schema Design
Author: jovermier

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API Development

Architect robust, scalable GraphQL schemas using industry best practices like Relay pagination and intentional nullability.

About

This skill empowers Claude to act as a senior GraphQL architect, providing expert guidance on schema construction, type systems, and API evolution. It enforces consistent naming conventions, standardized pagination patterns, and comprehensive documentation to ensure that your GraphQL API is discoverable, performant, and maintainable. Use this skill when building new APIs or refactoring existing schemas to avoid common pitfalls like unbounded lists, inconsistent nullability, or breaking changes without deprecation paths.

Key Features

Guides intentional nullability to prevent future breaking schema changes
Standardizes mutation patterns using the industry-standard noun-plus-verb approach
Implements Relay-style cursor pagination for efficient data fetching
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Enforces consistent PascalCase for types and camelCase for fields
Integrates comprehensive schema documentation and deprecation strategies

Use Cases

Defining complex mutations and object types while maintaining strict design consistency
Designing a new GraphQL API from scratch with a scalable, production-ready architecture
Refactoring legacy schemas to implement standardized pagination and naming conventions

About

Key Features

Guides intentional nullability to prevent future breaking schema changes
Standardizes mutation patterns using the industry-standard noun-plus-verb approach
Implements Relay-style cursor pagination for efficient data fetching
0 GitHub stars
Enforces consistent PascalCase for types and camelCase for fields
Integrates comprehensive schema documentation and deprecation strategies

Use Cases

Defining complex mutations and object types while maintaining strict design consistency
Designing a new GraphQL API from scratch with a scalable, production-ready architecture
Refactoring legacy schemas to implement standardized pagination and naming conventions