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GraphQL Code Generator

Generate TypeScript types, React query hooks, and resolvers from your GraphQL schema.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Typescript TypesReact Query HooksThe GuildGraphql CodegenDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider GraphQL Code Generator?

GraphQL Code Generator is an open-source CLI tool written in TypeScript by The Guild. It analyzes GraphQL schema definitions and client query documents to automatically generate strongly typed TypeScript types, React hooks (Apollo, TanStack Query, URQL), and backend resolver signatures.

Guided learning

Learn GraphQL Code Generator by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of GraphQL Code Generator

GraphQL Code Generator guarantees end-to-end type safety between frontend query documents and backend schemas.

Quickstart

bash
1npm install @graphql-codegen/cli
2npx graphql-codegen init
3npx graphql-codegen

GraphQL Code Generator is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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GraphQL Code Generator FAQs

GraphQL Code Generator is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

GraphQL Code Generator is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

GraphQL Code Generator is listed as an alternative to Postman. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.