GraphQL Support

Unlock powerful, flexible API queries with APIVerve's GraphQL interface. Query multiple APIs with a single request, request only the data you need, and streamline your application's data fetching strategy.

What is GraphQL?

GraphQL is a query language for APIs that gives you the power to ask for exactly what you need and nothing more. Unlike traditional REST APIs where you're limited to the data structure the endpoint returns, GraphQL lets you specify precisely which fields you want in your response.

With APIVerve's GraphQL implementation, you can leverage these benefits across our entire catalog of 200+ APIs through a single, unified interface. This means fewer HTTP requests, reduced bandwidth usage, and faster application performance.

Why Use GraphQL with APIVerve?

APIVerve's GraphQL support brings several powerful advantages to your API integration workflow:

Request Only What You Need

Traditional REST APIs often return more data than you actually need, wasting bandwidth and processing time. With GraphQL, you specify exactly which fields you want in your query, and that's exactly what you get back. This precision eliminates over-fetching and under-fetching problems common with REST endpoints.

Multiple APIs, Single Request

Need data from multiple APIVerve endpoints? With REST, you'd need to make separate HTTP requests for each API. GraphQL allows you to query multiple APIs in a single request, dramatically reducing network overhead and simplifying your application logic. Fetch weather data, currency rates, and geocoding information all at once.

Strongly Typed Schema

Our GraphQL API is built on a strongly typed schema that documents exactly what data is available and what types to expect. This makes it easier to build reliable applications, enables better IDE autocomplete support, and catches errors before they reach production. The schema serves as living documentation that's always up to date.

Efficient Data Loading

GraphQL's query structure allows for intelligent data loading strategies. Instead of making multiple round trips to the server, you can request nested and related data in a single query. This is particularly valuable for mobile applications where network latency and bandwidth are critical concerns.

Versioning Made Simple

With GraphQL, API versioning becomes much simpler. Instead of maintaining multiple versions of REST endpoints, we can evolve the schema by adding new fields and types without breaking existing queries. Your application continues to work even as we expand and improve our API offerings.

API Coverage

Most APIs in the APIVerve catalog support GraphQL queries. Our GraphQL schema is continuously expanding as we add new APIs and enhance existing ones. Currently supported API categories include:

• Data & Information APIs - Access structured data from various sources
• Utility APIs - Text processing, conversions, and calculations
• Geolocation & Mapping - Location data, geocoding, and geographic information
• Financial & Currency - Exchange rates, financial data, and calculations
• Weather & Astronomy - Weather forecasts, moon phases, sun position data
• AI & Machine Learning - Natural language processing and AI-powered services

You can explore the complete schema and available APIs using our interactive GraphQL explorer. The explorer provides autocomplete, documentation, and real-time query validation to help you build your queries.

Common Use Cases

GraphQL shines in scenarios where you need to aggregate data from multiple sources or have varying data requirements across different parts of your application:

Dashboard Applications

Build comprehensive dashboards that pull data from multiple APIs in a single query. Display weather, financial metrics, and location data side by side without managing multiple API calls and complex state management.

Mobile Applications

Reduce network requests and battery consumption by fetching all the data your mobile app needs in one optimized query. Request different data sets for different screen sizes or user preferences without changing your backend.

Data Aggregation Services

Combine data from various APIVerve services to create new insights and derived metrics. Query geocoding, weather, and time zone data together to build location-aware features.

Microservices Architecture

Use GraphQL as a unified gateway to APIVerve services in your microservices architecture. Your services can query only the specific data they need, improving performance and reducing coupling.

Getting Started

Ready to start using GraphQL with APIVerve? Here's what you need to know:

1. Authentication - GraphQL requests use the same API key authentication as our REST endpoints. Include your API key in the X-API-Key header.
2. Endpoint - All GraphQL queries are sent to a single endpoint: https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
3. Explorer - Use our interactive GraphQL explorer to test queries and explore the schema
4. Documentation - The schema is self-documenting. Use the explorer's docs panel to learn about available queries and fields

For detailed implementation examples and code samples, check out our Using GraphQL guide.

Current Limitations

As a BETA feature, there are some limitations to be aware of:

• Some newer APIs may not yet be available in the GraphQL schema
• Complex nested queries may have depth and complexity limits to ensure service stability
• Rate limiting applies per API queried, not per GraphQL request
• Subscriptions (real-time updates) are not currently supported

We're actively working to address these limitations and expand GraphQL support across all APIVerve services. Your feedback helps us prioritize improvements and new features.

Additional Resources

Learn more about GraphQL and how to use it effectively with APIVerve:

• Official GraphQL Documentation - Comprehensive guide to GraphQL concepts and best practices
• APIVerve GraphQL Explorer - Interactive query builder and schema explorer
• Using GraphQL with APIVerve - Implementation guide with code examples