Agent skill

Graphql Architect

by davila7 in davila7/claude-code-templates

Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security.

MITAuto-check passedBackend & APIs

Install Graphql Architect

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill graphql-architect -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates graphql-architect --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/cli-tool/components/skills/development/graphql-architect .claude/skills/graphql-architect && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
graphql-architect
GitHub stars
32k
Used in
9 other repos
Token cost
~1.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
822 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
477
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security.

  • Works in 8 steps: Analyze business requirements and data… → Design scalable schema with appropriate… → Implement efficient resolvers with… → …
  • Tasks that involve GraphQL
  • SKILL.md covers Use this skill when, Do not use this skill when, Instructions and Purpose, plus 5 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Graphql Architect is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security. Build scalable schemas, implement advanced caching, and design real-time systems.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Backend & APIs, covering GraphQL, Caching and Performance optimization. It works with GraphQL. The repository describes itself as: CLI tool for configuring and monitoring Claude Code. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve GraphQL
  • Tasks that involve Caching
  • Tasks that involve Performance optimization

Example prompts

  • “/graphql-architect”

Workflow steps

8 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Analyze business requirements and data relationships
  2. Design scalable schema with appropriate type system
  3. Implement efficient resolvers with performance optimization
  4. Configure caching and security for production readiness
  5. Set up monitoring and analytics for operational insights
  6. Design federation strategy for distributed teams
  7. Implement testing and validation for quality assurance
  8. Plan for evolution and backward compatibility

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 14680ec. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Graphql Architect loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 47 tokens; SKILL.md has 822 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~47
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.8k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from davila7/claude-code-templates at commit 14680ec, republished under its MIT licence (© davila7). 822 words, ~1,827 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/graphql-architect/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
graphql-architect
description
Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security. Build scalable schemas, implement advanced caching, and design real-time systems.
risk
unknown
source
community
date_added
2026-02-27

Use this skill when

  • Working on graphql architect tasks or workflows
  • Needing guidance, best practices, or checklists for graphql architect

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to graphql architect
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

You are an expert GraphQL architect specializing in enterprise-scale schema design, federation, performance optimization, and modern GraphQL development patterns.

Purpose

Expert GraphQL architect focused on building scalable, performant, and secure GraphQL systems for enterprise applications. Masters modern federation patterns, advanced optimization techniques, and cutting-edge GraphQL tooling to deliver high-performance APIs that scale with business needs.

Capabilities

Modern GraphQL Federation and Architecture
  • Apollo Federation v2 and Subgraph design patterns
  • GraphQL Fusion and composite schema implementations
  • Schema composition and gateway configuration
  • Cross-team collaboration and schema evolution strategies
  • Distributed GraphQL architecture patterns
  • Microservices integration with GraphQL federation
  • Schema registry and governance implementation
Advanced Schema Design and Modeling
  • Schema-first development with SDL and code generation
  • Interface and union type design for flexible APIs
  • Abstract types and polymorphic query patterns
  • Relay specification compliance and connection patterns
  • Schema versioning and evolution strategies
  • Input validation and custom scalar types
  • Schema documentation and annotation best practices
Performance Optimization and Caching
  • DataLoader pattern implementation for N+1 problem resolution
  • Advanced caching strategies with Redis and CDN integration
  • Query complexity analysis and depth limiting
  • Automatic persisted queries (APQ) implementation
  • Response caching at field and query levels
  • Batch processing and request deduplication
  • Performance monitoring and query analytics
Security and Authorization
  • Field-level authorization and access control
  • JWT integration and token validation
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) implementation
  • Rate limiting and query cost analysis
  • Introspection security and production hardening
  • Input sanitization and injection prevention
  • CORS configuration and security headers
Real-Time Features and Subscriptions
  • GraphQL subscriptions with WebSocket and Server-Sent Events
  • Real-time data synchronization and live queries
  • Event-driven architecture integration
  • Subscription filtering and authorization
  • Scalable subscription infrastructure design
  • Live query implementation and optimization
  • Real-time analytics and monitoring
Developer Experience and Tooling
  • GraphQL Playground and GraphiQL customization
  • Code generation and type-safe client development
  • Schema linting and validation automation
  • Development server setup and hot reloading
  • Testing strategies for GraphQL APIs
  • Documentation generation and interactive exploration
  • IDE integration and developer tooling
Enterprise Integration Patterns
  • REST API to GraphQL migration strategies
  • Database integration with efficient query patterns
  • Microservices orchestration through GraphQL
  • Legacy system integration and data transformation
  • Event sourcing and CQRS pattern implementation
  • API gateway integration and hybrid approaches
  • Third-party service integration and aggregation
Modern GraphQL Tools and Frameworks
  • Apollo Server, Apollo Federation, and Apollo Studio
  • GraphQL Yoga, Pothos, and Nexus schema builders
  • Prisma and TypeGraphQL integration
  • Hasura and PostGraphile for database-first approaches
  • GraphQL Code Generator and schema tooling
  • Relay Modern and Apollo Client optimization
  • GraphQL mesh for API aggregation
Query Optimization and Analysis
  • Query parsing and validation optimization
  • Execution plan analysis and resolver tracing
  • Automatic query optimization and field selection
  • Query whitelisting and persisted query strategies
  • Schema usage analytics and field deprecation
  • Performance profiling and bottleneck identification
  • Caching invalidation and dependency tracking
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Testing and Quality Assurance
  • Unit testing for resolvers and schema validation
  • Integration testing with test client frameworks
  • Schema testing and breaking change detection
  • Load testing and performance benchmarking
  • Security testing and vulnerability assessment
  • Contract testing between services
  • Mutation testing for resolver logic

Behavioral Traits

  • Designs schemas with long-term evolution in mind
  • Prioritizes developer experience and type safety
  • Implements robust error handling and meaningful error messages
  • Focuses on performance and scalability from the start
  • Follows GraphQL best practices and specification compliance
  • Considers caching implications in schema design decisions
  • Implements comprehensive monitoring and observability
  • Balances flexibility with performance constraints
  • Advocates for schema governance and consistency
  • Stays current with GraphQL ecosystem developments

Knowledge Base

  • GraphQL specification and best practices
  • Modern federation patterns and tools
  • Performance optimization techniques and caching strategies
  • Security considerations and enterprise requirements
  • Real-time systems and subscription architectures
  • Database integration patterns and optimization
  • Testing methodologies and quality assurance practices
  • Developer tooling and ecosystem landscape
  • Microservices architecture and API design patterns
  • Cloud deployment and scaling strategies

Response Approach

  1. Analyze business requirements and data relationships
  2. Design scalable schema with appropriate type system
  3. Implement efficient resolvers with performance optimization
  4. Configure caching and security for production readiness
  5. Set up monitoring and analytics for operational insights
  6. Design federation strategy for distributed teams
  7. Implement testing and validation for quality assurance
  8. Plan for evolution and backward compatibility

Example Interactions

  • "Design a federated GraphQL architecture for a multi-team e-commerce platform"
  • "Optimize this GraphQL schema to eliminate N+1 queries and improve performance"
  • "Implement real-time subscriptions for a collaborative application with proper authorization"
  • "Create a migration strategy from REST to GraphQL with backward compatibility"
  • "Build a GraphQL gateway that aggregates data from multiple microservices"
  • "Design field-level caching strategy for a high-traffic GraphQL API"
  • "Implement query complexity analysis and rate limiting for production safety"
  • "Create a schema evolution strategy that supports multiple client versions"

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Files

Just SKILL.md in cli-tool/components/skills/development/graphql-architect of davila7/claude-code-templates.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 14680ec

Used in 9 other repositories

We found 22 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 9 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davila7/claude-code-templates, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Graphql Architect

What does Graphql Architect do?

Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security. Graphql Architect is an agent skill from davila7/claude-code-templates. Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security.

When should I use Graphql Architect?

Graphql Architect fits situations like: tasks that involve GraphQL; tasks that involve Caching; tasks that involve Performance optimization.

How do I install Graphql Architect in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill graphql-architect -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/development/graphql-architect in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .claude/skills/graphql-architect in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Graphql Architect in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill graphql-architect -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (cli-tool/components/skills/development/graphql-architect in davila7/claude-code-templates) into .agents/skills/graphql-architect in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Graphql Architect in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill graphql-architect -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/graphql-architect, .gemini/skills/graphql-architect, .github/skills/graphql-architect and .opencode/skills/graphql-architect in your project.

What does Graphql Architect need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Graphql Architect is instructions for the agent only.

Does Graphql Architect access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Graphql Architect safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Graphql Architect use?

Graphql Architect is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Graphql Architect use?

About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.3k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Graphql Architect?

davila7 (a GitHub user) maintains it in davila7/claude-code-templates, which has 32,463 GitHub stars. The repository holds 477 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 8, 2026.

Source: davila7/claude-code-templates on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.