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apollo-router-plugin-creator

Create native Rust plugins for Apollo Router using service hooks.

102|12|Updated Jan 23, 2026
Search Tags:#graphql#customization#plugin development#rust#apollo router#service hooks
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Skill: apollo-router-plugin-creator
Source: https://github.com/apollographql/skills/tree/main/skills/apollo-router-plugin-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/apollographql/skills --skill apollo-router-plugin-creator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide and structure for developing native Rust plugins for the Apollo Router, enabling developers to extend its functionality with custom logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plugin Development Guide: Step-by-step instructions for creating new router plugins.
  • Service Hook Implementation: Details on using router_service, supergraph_service, execution_service, and subgraph_service for request lifecycle interception.
  • Common Patterns & Examples: Illustrates patterns like request/response transformation, checkpointing, and async operations with practical code snippets.
  • Use Case: You need to add custom authentication logic that inspects HTTP headers before the GraphQL request is processed. This skill guides you to implement this using the router_service hook.

Quick Start

Follow the steps in this skill to create a new Rust plugin file, define its configuration and plugin structs, implement the necessary service hooks, and register it with the Apollo Router.

Frequently Asked Questions about apollo-router-plugin-creator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a custom Apollo Router plugin in Rust?▼

To create a custom Apollo Router plugin in Rust, you need to create a Rust file, define your configuration and plugin structs, implement service hooks, and register the plugin with the Apollo Router.

What service hooks are available for Apollo Router plugin development?▼

Available service hooks for Apollo Router plugin development include `router_service`, `supergraph_service`, `execution_service`, and `subgraph_service`, allowing you to intercept the request lifecycle at different stages.

How do I add custom authentication logic to Apollo Router?▼

You can add custom authentication logic to Apollo Router by implementing a Rust plugin using the `router_service` hook to inspect HTTP headers before the GraphQL request is processed.

What implementation patterns are commonly used when building Apollo Router plugins?▼

Common implementation patterns for Apollo Router plugins include request and response transformation, checkpointing, and handling asynchronous operations, often supported by practical code snippets.

Do I need Rust to extend the Apollo Router with custom logic?▼

Yes, you need Rust to build native Apollo Router plugins, as this approach enables you to extend its functionality with high-performance custom logic directly integrated into the router.

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