Open Sourcing the Inigo GraphQL Explorer
Inigo’s GraphQL Explorer is now open source. Built to make GraphQL development smoother and more efficient, it’s now available to the community on GitHub: GraphQL Explorer Repo.
You can also try it out directly at explorer.inigo.io.
What It Does
The GraphQL Explorer is designed with developers in mind, offering features that simplify workflows and enhance productivity. Here’s what it includes:
- Query Builder: Construct complex GraphQL queries with an easy-to-use interface.
- History: Quickly access and reuse previous queries.
- Saved Collections: Keep your frequently used queries organized and ready.
- Define Extension Headers: Customize and add extension headers to your GraphQL requests for advanced use cases.
- Share Queries: Share queries with others, whether or not they include variables.
- Multi-Tab Support: Work on multiple queries simultaneously for better multitasking.
- Run 10x Options: Send multiple queries at once to test performance and scalability.
- Response Viewer with Headers: Debug effectively with detailed response and header insights.
- Schema Viewer: Navigate and explore your schema with a visual overview.
- PreFlight Scripts: Set up login or other pre-configurations before running queries.
What’s Not Included
The open-source version focuses on core functionality but does not include:
- Proxy Support: Overcome CORS limitations (available in the enterprise version).
- Shared Collections for Teams: Collaborate at scale with team-level query collections.
How to Get Started
Visit GitHub to explore the code, review the documentation, and start using the GraphQL Explorer. It’s ready for you to use, adapt, and contribute to.
Join the Community
We’re eager to see how the community uses and builds on the GraphQL Explorer. Contributions, feedback, and ideas for improvement are all welcome. Whether it’s a bug fix, a feature suggestion, or a pull request, your input helps shape the future of this tool.
Let’s work together to create a better GraphQL development experience for everyone.
Happy GraphQL-ing, The Inigo Team
