graphql-playground ☆

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Description:
GraphQL IDE for better development workflows

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.8.10@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: graphql ide api development debugging query

Install: brew install --cask graphql-playground

About:
GraphQL Playground is a powerful, in-browser IDE designed for GraphQL developers to interact with and debug GraphQL APIs. It provides an intuitive interface for executing queries, analyzing schemas, and visualizing results in real-time. The tool enhances developer productivity by offering features like query history, automatic schema reloading, and intelligent code completion.

Key Features:

Interactive query editor with real-time execution
Schema introspection and visualization
Multiple endpoint configuration
Query history and prettification
Integrated documentation explorer

Use Cases:

Developing and testing GraphQL queries and mutations
Debugging GraphQL API responses and errors
Exploring and understanding GraphQL schemas
Learning GraphQL concepts interactively

Alternatives:

Postman – Postman supports GraphQL but is a broader API platform; GraphQL Playground offers a more specialized GraphQL-focused experience
Insomnia – Insomnia provides GraphQL support alongside REST, while GraphQL Playground is dedicated exclusively to GraphQL development
Altair – Altair is a lightweight alternative with similar features but different UI/UX approach

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	1.8.10	0	VERSION_BUMP	91f289e0
Jul 11, 2024 11:08am	1.8.10	0	VERSION_BUMP	dac95c17