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GraphQL#

GraphQL is an open-source data query and manipulation language for APIs, and a runtime for fulfilling queries with existing data. Use the GraphQL node to query a GraphQL endpoint.

Node parameters#

Authentication#

Select the type of authentication to use.

If you select anything other than None, the Credential for parameter appears for you to select an existing or create a new authentication credential for that authentication type.

HTTP Request Method#

Select the underlying HTTP Request method the node should use. Choose from:

  • GET
  • POST: If you select this method, you'll also need to select the Request Format the node should use for the query payload. Choose from:
    • GraphQL (Raw)
    • JSON

Endpoint#

Enter the GraphQL Endpoint you'd like to hit.

Ignore SSL Issues#

When you turn on this control, n8n ignores SSL certificate validation failure.

Query#

Enter the GraphQL query you want to execute.

Refer to Related Resources for information on writing your query.

Response Format#

Select the format you'd like to receive query results in. Choose between:

  • JSON
  • String: If you select this format, enter a Response Data Property Name to define the property the string is written to.

Headers#

Enter any Headers you want to pass as part of the query as Name / Value pairs.

Templates and examples#

Get top 5 products on Product Hunt every hour

by ghagrawal17

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API queries data from GraphQL

by Jan Oberhauser

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Get the last five SpaceX launches from the spacex.land API using GraphQL

by amudhan

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To use the GraphQL node, you need to understand GraphQL query language. GraphQL have their own Introduction to GraphQL tutorial.