postgraphile ☆
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Description:
GraphQL schema created by reflection over a PostgreSQL schema
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.14.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @PostGraphile  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: graphql postgresql api backend server
Install: brew install postgraphile
About:
PostGraphile is an instant GraphQL API server for your PostgreSQL database. It intelligently constructs a powerful GraphQL schema by reflecting your database's structure, including tables, relationships, and functions. This allows developers to build robust applications without writing extensive boilerplate resolvers.
Key Features:
  • Automatic schema generation from PostgreSQL
  • Real-time updates via GraphQL Subscriptions
  • High performance with connection pooling
  • Extensible with plugins for custom logic
Use Cases:
  • Rapidly prototyping backends for modern web applications
  • Adding a GraphQL API layer to existing PostgreSQL databases
  • Building real-time dashboards and collaborative tools
Alternatives:
  • Hasura – Hasura offers a similar auto-generated GraphQL API but focuses more on a GUI-driven approach and multi-database support.
  • Prisma – Prisma is an ORM that requires explicit schema definition and code generation, offering more control but less automation than PostGraphile.
Version History
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Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm 4.14.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 44d44358
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