graphql-architect

Plan GraphQL schema evolution and federation boundaries across distributed services.

22|2|Updated Mar 24, 2026
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Skill: graphql-architect
Source: https://github.com/jshsakura/awesome-opencode-skills/tree/main/skills/graphql-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jshsakura/awesome-opencode-skills --skill graphql-architect-jshsakura

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GraphQL architecture tasks can be error-prone and slow when schema evolution, resolver boundaries, and federation design are not aligned with deployment goals. This skill helps you plan and assess distributed GraphQL graphs to improve performance, security, and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema evolution planning: ensure backward compatibility and safe migrations for evolving GraphQL schemas across services.
  • Federation and boundary design: define subgraph boundaries, entity keys, and composition stability for distributed GraphQL graphs.
  • Performance & security reviews: identify N+1 risks, tracing gaps, and authorization boundary ambiguities in GraphQL implementations.
  • Use Case: When upgrading a GraphQL API across teams, use this to design resolver ownership, federation boundaries, and performance safeguards.

Quick Start

Propose a high-level GraphQL architecture plan for a given API, outlining schema boundaries, federation design, and key security controls.

Frequently Asked Questions about graphql-architect

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

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How do I plan a GraphQL schema migration without breaking existing clients?

To plan a safe GraphQL schema migration, you ensure backward compatibility by mapping field deprecations and resolver ownership boundaries. This approach prevents breaking changes across distributed services by defining clear boundary ownership during schema evolution.

How do I design subgraph boundaries for GraphQL federation?

Designing GraphQL federation boundaries involves defining subgraph boundaries, entity keys, and composition stability. This ensures distributed GraphQL graphs remain composable and maintain clear resolver ownership across multi-service deployments.

What is the best way to identify N+1 query risks in a GraphQL API?

Identifying N+1 query risks requires a performance and security review of your GraphQL implementation. This process traces resolver data fetching patterns to pinpoint N+1 issues, tracing gaps, and authorization boundary ambiguities.

Can I use this to define resolver ownership across multiple GraphQL services?

Yes, you can define resolver ownership across multiple GraphQL services. The process clarifies which subgraph owns specific entities and fields, ensuring composition stability and clear boundary definitions for distributed resolver architectures.

When do I need to plan GraphQL federation composition for distributed graphs?

You need to plan GraphQL federation composition when upgrading a GraphQL API across multiple teams. It ensures subgraph boundaries, entity keys, and resolver ownership are aligned to maintain performance, security, and composition stability.

Why does my GraphQL API have authorization boundary ambiguities?

GraphQL authorization boundary ambiguities occur when resolver ownership and subgraph boundaries are not clearly defined. A security review identifies these gaps alongside N+1 risks and tracing issues to enforce abuse-resistance measures.