# implement-graphql-api

A slash command that builds a GraphQL API: schema, resolvers, subscriptions and N+1 protection. Useful when you need a real backend, not a sketch.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 212 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/setup/implement-graphql-api.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/implement-graphql-api

## What it does

The command scans your project first: framework from `package.json` or `requirements.txt`, existing schema and resolver files, database config, any auth traces. Then it builds the API around the approach you pick — schema-first, code-first or federation.

Six steps sit inside: type definitions, queries, mutations and custom scalars; resolvers with authorization and error handling; DataLoader batching; WebSocket subscriptions; query depth and complexity limits; developer tooling such as introspection and schema stitching. File uploads, directives and Apollo Federation are covered too.

You pass the approach as an argument: `--schema-first`, `--code-first` or `--federation`. Run it bare and the command has no idea which architecture to lay down, so decide that first. It holds `Read`, `Write`, `Edit` and `Bash`, meaning it can rewrite files and install packages. If your project already has a schema, check whether it gets replaced.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command setup/implement-graphql-api
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/implement-graphql-api.md` — Call it with /implement-graphql-api. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/implement-graphql-api.md` — Call it with /prompts:implement-graphql-api. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/implement-graphql-api.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/implement-graphql-api.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/setup/implement-graphql-api.md

## When to use it
- define a GraphQL schema with types, queries and mutations
- write resolvers that check authorization
- kill N+1 queries with DataLoader batching
- add WebSocket subscriptions for live data
- cap query depth and complexity

## Example prompts
- /implement-graphql-api --code-first
- /implement-graphql-api --schema-first
- /implement-graphql-api --federation

## Source text · implement-graphql-api.md · MIT

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---
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash
argument-hint: "[schema-approach] | --schema-first | --code-first | --federation"
description: Implement GraphQL API with comprehensive schema, resolvers, and real-time subscriptions
---

# Implement GraphQL API

Implement comprehensive GraphQL API with modern best practices: **$ARGUMENTS**

## Current Application Context

- Framework: @package.json or @requirements.txt (detect Apollo, GraphQL Yoga, etc.)
- Existing API: !`find . -name "*.graphql" -o -name "*schema*" -o -name "*resolver*" | wc -l`
- Database integration: @prisma/schema.prisma or database connection configs
- Authentication: !`grep -r "auth\|jwt\|context" src/ 2>/dev/null | wc -l`

## Task

Build production-ready GraphQL API with comprehensive functionality and performance optimization:

**Schema Approach**: Use $ARGUMENTS to specify schema-first, code-first, or federation architecture

**GraphQL Implementation**:
1. **Schema Design** - Type definitions, queries, mutations, subscriptions, custom scalars
2. **Resolver Architecture** - Data fetching, authentication, authorization, error handling
3. **DataLoader Integration** - N+1 query prevention, batch loading, caching strategies
4. **Real-time Features** - WebSocket subscriptions, live data updates, connection management
5. **Security & Performance** - Query complexity analysis, depth limiting, rate limiting
6. **Development Tools** - GraphQL Playground, introspection, schema stitching

**Advanced Features**: File uploads, federated schemas, Apollo Federation, schema directives, and monitoring.

**Production Readiness**: Implement comprehensive error handling, logging, metrics, and deployment strategies.

**Output**: Complete GraphQL API with optimized resolvers, real-time capabilities, security controls, and developer documentation.
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