graphql-schema

Design GraphQL schemas with conventions for types, pagination, and error handling.

18|Updated Jul 31, 2025
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Skill: graphql-schema
Source: https://github.com/simnova/sharethrift/tree/main/.agents/skills/graphql-schema
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simnova/sharethrift --skill graphql-schema

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams design clear, scalable GraphQL schemas that are easy to maintain and evolve over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema-First Design: Define API contracts before implementation to align product and engineering.
  • Pattern Library: Guidelines for object types, interfaces, unions, inputs, enums, and custom scalars.
  • Best Practices: Pagination strategies, error handling patterns, naming conventions, and deprecation guidance.
  • Use Cases: Streamline API design reviews, support incremental API growth, and improve consistency across services.

Quick Start

Define a small GraphQL schema (Node interface, User type, and a paginated Post connection) to apply these patterns in practice.

Frequently Asked Questions about graphql-schema

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

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What are the best practices for GraphQL schema design and evolution?

GraphQL schema design best practices involve schema-first contracts, enforcing naming conventions, using pagination strategies, and applying deprecation guidance to ensure APIs remain scalable and maintainable over time.

How do I structure object types, interfaces, and unions in a GraphQL schema?

Structure GraphQL schemas by applying a pattern library for object types, interfaces, unions, inputs, enums, and custom scalars to establish clear API contracts and improve consistency across services.

How do I handle pagination and error handling in GraphQL APIs?

Handle GraphQL pagination and errors by applying established best practice patterns, ensuring scalable API design through structured connections and consistent error handling conventions.

Does this GraphQL schema design approach support incremental API growth?

Yes, this approach supports incremental API growth by streamlining design reviews and applying schema-first contracts, allowing teams to evolve schemas safely through deprecation and validation guidelines.

What security and validation conventions should I apply to my GraphQL schema?

Apply GraphQL schema security by enforcing conventions for types, custom scalars, and validation, ensuring robust API design that protects against common vulnerabilities across implementations.

When should I use custom scalars and enums in a GraphQL schema?

Use custom scalars and enums in GraphQL schema design when you need to enforce specific data validation and type safety, ensuring clear API contracts and maintaining consistency across services.