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GraphQL requests work over HTTP just like REST, but instead of defining multiple endpoints, you typically interact with a single endpoint (e.g., /graphql) and specify the exact data you want. This gives you flexibility, reduces over-fetching, and makes debugging APIs much simpler.

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Create your first GraphQL request

1

Open API Client and Create a New Request

Open Requestly Desktop App, then click the + New button to create a new request and select GraphQL request from the menu.
2

Name Your API Request

Give a descriptive title for your request to make it easy to identify later
3

Enter the GraphQL server URL

Add your GraphQL endpoint.
It will automatically perform schema introspection so you can explore available queries, mutations, and types.
4

Explore the schema

Under the Query tab, you’ll see three panels:
  • Query/Mutation editor: where you write or generate queries.
  • Variables editor: where you define variables in JSON format.
  • Schema: where you explore your API’s schema (Queries, Mutations, Subscriptions).
5

Build your query

In the schema explorer, select a field and expand its arguments. A query will automatically appear in the Query editor.
Alternatively, you can write your query manually
6

Add variables (optional)

In the Variables editor, provide values in JSON format.
7

Send the request

Click Send to execute your query and view the response.

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Create a GraphQL request with multiple queries

1

Create a new request

Open Requestly Desktop App, then click the + New button to create a new request and select GraphQL request from the menu.
2

Select multiple fields

From the schema explorer, select more than one field. Both queries will appear in the Query editor. Alternatively, you can manually add a new query / mutation.
3

Choose a query to run

Only one query runs at a time. First, click the Send button, then select the query you want to run from the dropdown.To execute another query, click the Send button again and select the other query from the dropdown.

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What’s Next?

Add Authorization

Secure your GraphQL requests with API keys, tokens, or OAuth flows

Use Variables

Make your GraphQL queries dynamic with environment variables

Organize in Collections

Group related GraphQL requests together