What’s changing

We will retire the GraphQL Explorer on November 1, 2025. At that point, we’ll remove the interactive iframe that previously allowed you to preview and experiment with the GitHub GraphQL API. As a replacement, we’re providing a guide on how to set up your preferred development tools to introspect and evaluate the GitHub GraphQL schema.

Who this affects

This change affects a few users who utilized the GraphQL Explorer for experimenting with the GitHub GraphQL API. Most users will not need to take any action.

Why this change matters

The GraphQL Explorer offers limited capabilities and is not intended as a development tool. We’re empowering developers to use robust tools that best fit their workflows when working with our GraphQL API.

What you should do

If you currently use the GraphQL Explorer, we recommend transitioning to a local development tool for working with the GitHub GraphQL API. The updated documentation will include guidance on getting started with popular GraphQL clients.

Learn more

To learn more about working with the GitHub GraphQL API, see our GraphQL API documentation.

Have feedback or questions? Join the conversation in the GitHub Community.

This change supports our ongoing commitment to make GitHub’s APIs faster, more scalable, and easier to use for everyone.