The GraphQL Interface

Panel Layout

The GraphQL tab is designed for API exploration and query building. It features a request bar at the top, a split request panel on the left, and response panel on the right.

Interface Layout

GraphQL
https://api.example.com/graphql
Send

Request Bar - URL + Send button

QueryVariablesHeadersAuth
FetchSearch fields...
Query
users[User!]!

Schema Explorer

query {
users { id name }
}

Query Editor

BodyHeadersDetail
{
"data": {
"users": [...]
}
}

Response Panel

Request Bar

The top bar contains the endpoint URL and send button:

GraphQL

Protocol Badge

Indicates this is a GraphQL tab (not HTTP or SSE).

URL input...

GraphQL Endpoint URL

Enter the GraphQL API endpoint. Supports environment variables. When the URL changes, schema is automatically fetched.

Send

Send / Cancel Button

Execute the GraphQL query. Changes to "Cancel" during request. Press Enter in the URL field to send quickly.

Request Panel Tabs

The left panel has four tabs for building your request:

Query

The main query editing area. Split into two sections:

  • Schema Explorer (top) - Browse and select fields
  • Query Editor (bottom) - View/edit the generated query

The divider between them is draggable - resize as needed.

Variables

JSON editor for query variables. Variables from schema explorer arguments are auto-populated here. Edit values as needed.

Headers

Add custom HTTP headers to the request. Same interface as HTTP requests. Default headers (Content-Type: application/json) are added automatically.

Auth

Configure authentication. Same options as HTTP requests: Bearer token, Basic auth, or API key.

Response Panel

The right panel displays the GraphQL response with three tabs:

Body

The JSON response from the GraphQL server. Shows both data anderrors if present. Use Format/Minify buttons to adjust display.

Headers

HTTP response headers from the server.

Detail

Request timing information: DNS lookup, TCP connection, TLS handshake, time to first byte, and total duration. Plus request/response sizes.