GraphQL

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Transforms any GraphQL API into dynamic tools through automatic schema introspection, enabling direct access to structured data with parameter validation and configurable security controls.

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Author: ctkadvisors
Repository: ctkadvisors/graphql-mcp
GitHub stars: 4
License: Other
Categories: Developer Tools, API, Other, Design, Search, Infrastructure, Security
Tags: #visualization, #integration

- Strongly Typed: Built with TypeScript for improved code quality and type safety
- Dynamic GraphQL Integration: Connect to any GraphQL API with automatic tool generation
- Schema Introspection: Automatically discovers and exposes all GraphQL operations as tools
- Full Mutation Support: First-class support for GraphQL mutations with proper handling
- Query & Mutation Whitelisting: Optional whitelisting to control which GraphQL operations are exposed
- Rich Type Support: Properly handles complex GraphQL types, input objects, and variables
- MCP Standard Compliant: Follows the Model Context Protocol format for seamless Claude integration
- Smart Query Generation: Builds efficient GraphQL queries with proper field selection
- Authentication Support: Simple API key authentication

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name GraphQL

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 /absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js
Environment
- GRAPHQL_API_KEY your-api-key-if-needed
- WHITELISTED_QUERIES ["countries","continent","languages"]
- GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/c",
                "node",
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "cmd"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

npm install -g graphql-mcp

npm install

Copy the sample env file and update it with your GraphQL API details:

cp .env.sample .env.development

Edit .env.development with your GraphQL API endpoint and optional API key.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "graphql": {
            "env": {
                "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
                "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
                "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
            },
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
            ],
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": {
        "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
        "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
        "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
    },
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "env": {
        "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
        "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
        "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
    },
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
    ],
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "env": {
        "GRAPHQL_API_KEY": "your-api-key-if-needed",
        "WHITELISTED_QUERIES": "[\"countries\",\"continent\",\"languages\"]",
        "GRAPHQL_API_ENDPOINT": "https://your-graphql-api.com/graphql"
    },
    "args": [
        "/c",
        "node",
        "/absolute/path/to/dist/graphql-mcp-server.js"
    ],
    "command": "cmd"
}

GraphQL MCP Server

A strongly-typed TypeScript Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless access to any GraphQL API through Claude AI.

Features

Repository Structure

graphql-mcp/
├── src/
│   └── graphql-mcp-server.ts     # Main server implementation (TypeScript)
├── dist/                         # Compiled JavaScript (generated)
├── docs/
│   ├── GETTING_STARTED.md         # Setup and usage guide
│   ├── PROJECT_STATUS.md          # Current project status
│   └── TECHNICAL.md               # Technical documentation
├── .env.development               # Environment variables
├── .env.sample                    # Sample environment template
├── claude_desktop_sample_config.json  # Sample Claude Desktop config
├── package.json                   # Project dependencies
├── tsconfig.json                  # TypeScript configuration
├── run-graphql-mcp.sh             # Script to run the server
└── README.md                      # This file

Prerequisites

- Node.js 18 or later
- TypeScript 5.x or later
- Claude Desktop with MCP support
- A GraphQL API endpoint (defaults to the Countries API if not specified)

Installation

Option 1: From npm

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GraphQL MCP Server

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