GraphQL Playground
Write and execute GraphQL queries with variables, headers, and response viewer.
Execute a query to see results...
About GraphQL Playground
A full-featured GraphQL client in your browser. Write queries and mutations, set variables and HTTP headers, send requests to any GraphQL endpoint, and view formatted JSON responses. Supports query syntax highlighting and variable interpolation.
Key Features
- Process and analyze data entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to any server
- Handles edge cases, special characters, and large inputs gracefully
- Intuitive interface designed for quick, daily developer tasks
- Keyboard-friendly workflow for power users
- Instant output with zero server round trips
- Responsive design — works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile
How to Use GraphQL Playground
- 1Enter your input data in the GraphQL Playground input area above
- 2Adjust any available options or settings to match your requirements
- 3Click the action button to process your data with GraphQL Playground
- 4Copy the result to your clipboard or download it for use in your project
When to Use GraphQL Playground
GraphQL Playground is ideal for developers who need a quick, reliable way to write and execute graphql queries with variables, headers, and response viewer. Whether you're working on a personal project, debugging production issues, or building enterprise applications, this tool saves time by handling api & web tools tasks directly in your browser without requiring any software installation or account setup.
Common use cases include day-to-day development workflows, code reviews, API debugging, data migration tasks, and quick one-off transformations. Since all processing happens client-side, GraphQL Playground is safe to use with sensitive or proprietary data — nothing ever leaves your machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Can I send mutations?
Yes. Write any valid GraphQL operation — queries, mutations, and subscriptions (HTTP-based).
Q.Does it support authentication?
Yes. Add Authorization headers (Bearer tokens, API keys) in the Headers section before sending.
Q.Can I use variables?
Yes. Define variables as JSON in the Variables panel and reference them in your query with $variableName syntax.
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