@graphql-tools/executor-http

What is @graphql-tools/executor-http?

The @graphql-tools/executor-http package is designed to facilitate the execution of GraphQL queries over HTTP. It provides a simple and efficient way to interact with GraphQL APIs by sending queries and mutations directly through HTTP requests. This package is part of the larger GraphQL Tools ecosystem, which offers various utilities for building and managing GraphQL servers and clients.

What are @graphql-tools/executor-http's main functionalities?

Executing GraphQL queries over HTTP

This feature allows developers to execute GraphQL queries by sending them to a specified GraphQL endpoint. The executor handles the HTTP request and response, simplifying the process of querying a GraphQL server.

const { ExecutorHttp } = require('@graphql-tools/executor-http');

const executor = new ExecutorHttp({ uri: 'https://your-graphql-endpoint.com/graphql' });

const query = `{ users { id name } }`;

executor.execute({ document: query }).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
}).catch(error => {
  console.error(error);
});

Handling GraphQL mutations

This feature supports the execution of GraphQL mutations, allowing for data manipulation operations such as adding, updating, or deleting data. The executor sends the mutation along with any necessary variables to the GraphQL server.

const { ExecutorHttp } = require('@graphql-tools/executor-http');

const executor = new ExecutorHttp({ uri: 'https://your-graphql-endpoint.com/graphql' });

const mutation = `mutation AddUser($name: String!) { addUser(name: $name) { id } }`;

const variables = { name: 'New User' };

executor.execute({ document: mutation, variables }).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
}).catch(error => {
  console.error(error);
});

Other packages similar to @graphql-tools/executor-http

apollo-link-http

Apollo Link HTTP is a similar package that provides capabilities for connecting to a GraphQL server over HTTP. It is part of the Apollo ecosystem, which is widely used in the GraphQL community. Compared to @graphql-tools/executor-http, Apollo Link HTTP integrates more tightly with Apollo Client, offering features like middleware support and afterware for response processing.

graphql-request

graphql-request is a minimal GraphQL client for making HTTP requests. It is simpler and more lightweight than @graphql-tools/executor-http, focusing solely on sending queries and mutations without the broader context or utilities provided by GraphQL Tools. It's ideal for small projects or when a full-featured GraphQL client is not necessary.