GraphQL Mesh
The GraphQL Gateway to any API.
Overview
GraphQL Mesh, by The Guild, is a powerful and flexible library that can automatically generate a GraphQL schema and resolvers from various sources like OpenAPI/Swagger, gRPC, databases, and even other GraphQL schemas. It allows you to unify all your existing services under a single GraphQL endpoint without needing to write any code. It can be used as a standalone gateway or as a library within your existing application.
✨ Key Features
- Connects to OpenAPI/Swagger, gRPC, oData, SOAP, Databases, and more
- Schema Stitching and Federation
- Customizable transformations and caching
- Can run as a standalone gateway or as a library
- Extensible with plugins ('handlers')
- Open-source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- The sheer number of data source handlers available.
- Highly flexible and can be used as a simple library or a full gateway.
- Strong community and backing from The Guild, a leader in the GraphQL ecosystem.
Unique Value: Provides a universal GraphQL interface for any data source, enabling developers to leverage the power of GraphQL across their entire existing infrastructure with minimal effort.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Wrapping an existing REST API with a GraphQL layer to improve frontend data fetching.
- Combining multiple microservice APIs (REST, gRPC) into a single graph.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-performance, large-scale enterprise deployments where a more robust, managed gateway might be preferred.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers broader connectivity to different source types than most alternatives and is more flexible in its deployment (library vs. gateway) compared to managed solutions.
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💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open-source (MIT License).
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