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Top GraphQL repositories on GitHub

GraphQL servers, clients, and developer tooling.

Ranked by stars across 1,886 repositories tagged graphql. Refreshed daily.

  1. 1
    hoppscotch/hoppscotch79,122 · ⑂ 5,860

    Open-Source API Development Ecosystem • https://hoppscotch.io • Offline, On-Prem & Cloud • Web, Desktop & CLI • Open-Source Alternative to Postman, Insomnia

    • api
    • api-client
    • api-rest
    • pwa
    • api-testing
    • vue
  2. 2
    strapi/strapi72,093 · ⑂ 9,693

    🚀 Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS. It’s 100% JavaScript/TypeScript, fully customizable, and developer-first.

    • strapi
    • nodejs
    • api
    • dashboard
    • javascript
    • graphql
  3. 3
    gatsbyjs/gatsby55,947 · ⑂ 10,202

    React-based framework with performance, scalability, and security built in.

    • gatsby
    • static-site-generator
    • react
    • blog
    • web-app
    • compiler
  4. 4
    prettier/prettier51,850 · ⑂ 4,715

    Prettier is an opinionated code formatter.

    • formatter
    • printer
    • prettier
    • ast
    • javascript
    • flow
  5. 5
    TanStack/query49,335 · ⑂ 3,808

    🤖 Powerful asynchronous state management, server-state utilities and data fetching for the web. TS/JS, React Query, Solid Query, Svelte Query and Vue Query.

    • react
    • hooks
    • fetch
    • cache
    • async
    • rest
  6. 6
    twentyhq/twenty45,569 · ⑂ 6,334

    The open alternative to Salesforce, designed for AI.

    • crm
    • customer
    • graphql
    • marketing
    • react
    • sales
  7. 7
    payloadcms/payload42,239 · ⑂ 3,673

    Payload is the open-source, fullstack Next.js framework, giving you instant backend superpowers. Get a full TypeScript backend and admin panel instantly. Use Payload as a headless CMS or for building powerful applications.

    • headless-cms
    • cms
    • express
    • graphql
    • react
    • payload
  8. 8
    Kong/insomnia38,373 · ⑂ 2,285

    The open-source, cross-platform API client for GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, SSE and gRPC. With Cloud, Local and Git storage.

    • electron-app
    • rest-api
    • api-client
    • curl
    • http-client
    • graphql
  9. 9
    directus/directus35,215 · ⑂ 4,742

    The flexible backend for all your projects 🐰 Turn your DB into a headless CMS, admin panels, or apps with a custom UI, instant APIs, auth & more.

    • api
    • cms
    • graphql
    • app
    • database
    • vue
  10. 10
    refinedev/refine34,623 · ⑂ 3,021

    A React Framework for building internal tools, admin panels, dashboards & B2B apps with unmatched flexibility.

    • react
    • typescript
    • admin
    • admin-ui
    • ant-design
    • react-framework
  11. 11
    hasura/graphql-engine31,967 · ⑂ 2,879

    Blazing fast, instant realtime GraphQL APIs on all your data with fine grained access control, also trigger webhooks on database events.

    • graphql
    • graphql-server
    • postgres
    • hasura
    • access-control
    • automatic-api
  12. 12
    bigint/hey29,427 · ⑂ 1,806

    Hey is a decentralized and permissionless social media app built with Lens Protocol 🌿

    • web3
    • blockchain
    • graphql
    • hacktoberfest
    • nextjs
    • react
  13. 13
    marmelab/react-admin26,681 · ⑂ 5,453

    A frontend Framework for single-page applications on top of REST/GraphQL APIs, using TypeScript, React and Material Design

    • material-ui
    • react
    • frontend-framework
    • rest
    • admin
    • admin-dashboard
  14. 14
    pubkey/rxdb23,189 · ⑂ 1,165

    A fast, local first, reactive Database for JavaScript Applications https://rxdb.info/

    • database
    • nosql
    • nodejs
    • couchdb
    • react-native
    • pouchdb
  15. 15
    saleor/saleor22,876 · ⑂ 6,015

    Saleor Core: the high performance, composable, headless commerce API.

    • python
    • store
    • commerce
    • shop
    • ecommerce
    • cart
  16. 16
    parse-community/parse-server21,380 · ⑂ 4,817

    Parse Server for Node.js / Express

    • parse-server
    • parse-platform
    • mongodb
    • postgres
    • graphql
    • baas
  17. 17
    graphql/graphql-js20,315 · ⑂ 2,045

    A reference implementation of GraphQL for JavaScript

    • graphql
    • graphql-js
  18. 18
    apollographql/apollo-client19,715 · ⑂ 2,701

    The industry-leading GraphQL client for TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular, and more. Apollo Client delivers powerful caching, intuitive APIs, and comprehensive developer tools to accelerate your app development.

    • graphql
    • graphql-client
    • typescript
    • apollo-client
    • apollographql
  19. 19
    mountain-loop/yaak18,530 · ⑂ 749

    The most intuitive desktop API client. Organize and execute REST, GraphQL, WebSockets, Server Sent Events, and gRPC 🦬

    • http-client
    • tauri
    • graphql
    • grpc
    • sse
    • websocket
  20. 20
    redwoodjs/graphql17,622 · ⑂ 999

    RedwoodGraphQL

    • jamstack
    • graphql
    • react
    • apollo
    • prisma
  21. 21
    graphql/graphiql16,824 · ⑂ 1,829

    GraphiQL & the GraphQL LSP Reference Ecosystem for building browser & IDE tools.

    • graphql
    • graphiql
    • codemirror
    • lsp-mode
    • lsp-server
    • monaco-editor
  22. 22
    vxcontrol/pentagi16,570 · ⑂ 2,256

    Fully autonomous AI Agents system capable of performing complex penetration testing tasks

    • ai-agents
    • ai-security-tool
    • autonomous-agents
    • golang
    • graphql
    • multi-agent-system
  23. 23
    prisma/prisma116,403 · ⑂ 841

    💾 Database Tools incl. ORM, Migrations and Admin UI (Postgres, MySQL & MongoDB) [deprecated]

    • orm
    • database
    • graphql
    • datamapper
    • serverless
    • dao
  24. 24
    amplication/amplication15,995 · ⑂ 1,548

    Amplication brings order to the chaos of large-scale software development by creating Golden Paths for developers - streamlined workflows that drive consistency, enable high-quality code practices, simplify onboarding, and accelerate standardized delivery across teams.

    • nodejs
    • nestjs
    • prisma
    • low-code
    • code-generation
    • javascript
  25. 25
    dagger/dagger15,768 · ⑂ 866

    Automation engine to build, test and ship any codebase. Runs locally, in CI, or directly in the cloud

    • ci-cd
    • containers
    • continuous-deployment
    • continuous-integration
    • devops
    • docker

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