About Altair GraphQL Client
Altair is a GraphQL client that helps you send queries, explore schemas and debug GraphQL servers. It runs as an app on several operating systems and can also be used in the browser.
What it does
Altair gives you an editor for writing queries, mutations and subscriptions, with a panel that shows the schema documentation. You can search the schema, add fields from the docs into your query, and switch between environments such as local, staging and production. Pre-request scripts set dynamic variables before a request is sent. Files can be uploaded as GraphQL variables, and the schema can refresh when it changes. Query collections can be imported and exported to share with a team.
Key features
- Switch between local, staging and production environments
- Search the schema documentation from inside the editor
- Upload binary files as variables in multipart requests
- Run pre-request scripts to set dynamic values
- Import and export query collections for a team
Who it's for
Backend and frontend developers who work with GraphQL APIs every day will get the most value from it. Teams that share query collections will also find the export and import options useful.
Pricing and good to know
The core client is open source under the MIT license, so it can be used at no cost. A separate cloud product called Altair GraphQL Cloud is also offered. The app is installed on Mac, Windows and Linux, and older versions are available from the download page if you need one.
Highlights
- Switch between local, staging and production environments
- Search the schema documentation from inside the editor
- Upload binary files as variables in multipart requests
- Run pre-request scripts to set dynamic values
- Import and export query collections for a team
