golang-graphql

Implement GraphQL APIs in Go with gqlgen or graphql-go.

1|Updated Mar 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/dashkan/pivox --skill golang-graphql
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Skill: golang-graphql
Source: https://github.com/dashkan/pivox/tree/main/.agents/skills/golang-graphql
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dashkan/pivox --skill golang-graphql

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you implement GraphQL APIs in Go that are secure, performant, and production-safe by applying proven patterns for schema design, resolver structure, batching, authorization, and error handling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Library-aware GraphQL server implementation: Choose and implement schema-first approaches with gqlgen or graphql-go, including guidance on when to avoid graphql-go’s code-first package.
  • Resolver patterns that scale: Keep resolvers thin by delegating work to services, enforce nullability correctly, and structure mutations with payload envelopes for business errors.
  • Production-grade safety and performance: Prevent N+1 queries with per-request DataLoaders, cap query complexity/depth, gate introspection in production, and ensure subscription goroutines respect context cancellation.
  • Operational correctness: Implement subscriptions safely over WebSockets, add OpenTelemetry tracing, handle error sanitization via ErrorPresenter/ResolverError, and wire federation v2 in gqlgen.

Quick Start

Use the golang-graphql skill to implement a production-ready GraphQL API in Go with gqlgen or graphql-go, including per-request DataLoaders, complexity limits, and safe subscription handling.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-graphql

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent N+1 queries in a GraphQL Go server?

Prevent N+1 queries in a GraphQL Go server by wiring per-request DataLoaders to batch data fetching. This approach groups concurrent resolver requests, executing a single database query instead of multiple individual lookups.

How do I implement safe GraphQL subscriptions over WebSockets in Go?

Implement safe GraphQL subscriptions over WebSockets in Go by ensuring subscription goroutines respect context cancellation. This prevents resource leaks and cleanly terminates streaming connections when clients disconnect.

What is the best way to secure a gqlgen GraphQL API for production?

Secure a gqlgen GraphQL API for production by capping query complexity and depth, gating introspection, and enforcing authorization. You should also sanitize error outputs via an ErrorPresenter to prevent sensitive data leakage.

Should I choose gqlgen or graphql-go for my Go GraphQL server?

Choose gqlgen or graphql-go for a Go GraphQL server based on schema generation needs; both support schema-first SDL approaches, but you should generally avoid graphql-go's code-first package for standard API development.

How do I structure GraphQL mutations and handle business errors in Go?

Structure GraphQL mutations in Go by delegating logic to services and returning payload envelopes. This pattern explicitly separates business errors from standard nullable fields, ensuring correct non-null mappings.