SWAPI GraphQL

API

GraphQL API for Star Wars universe data

Overview

SWAPI GraphQL is a GraphQL wrapper for the Star Wars API (SWAPI), providing a single endpoint to query flexible data about characters, films, planets, species, starships, and vehicles. It eliminates over-fetching by allowing users to request only needed fields, with JSON responses. Use cases include building Star Wars fan apps, educational projects for learning GraphQL, integrating Star Wars lore into content platforms, or creating interactive trivia games based on the franchise’s iconic universe.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://graphql.org/swapi-graphql')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

GraphQL interface
JSON responses
No authentication required
Flexible data fetching
Covers all core Star Wars resources

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SWAPI GraphQL free to use?

Yes, SWAPI GraphQL is completely free for both personal and commercial projects.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not needed to access the SWAPI GraphQL endpoint.

? What is the response format?

The response format is JSON, consistent with standard GraphQL API practices.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Video

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Reduces over-fetching with targeted queries
⊕ Free for personal and commercial use
⊕ Comprehensive Star Wars lore data
⊕ Easy integration with GraphQL clients like Apollo

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited for high-volume requests
⊖ No service level agreement (SLA)
⊖ No real-time data updates