GraphQL API

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Features

• Full GraphQL support
• Automatic schema introspection
• Query and mutation support
• Custom authentication

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Connection Requirements

• A GraphQL API endpoint
• API authentication (if required)
• Network access to the GraphQL endpoint

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Setup Instructions

1. Navigate to Resources in your Ledgerbeam dashboard
2. Click “Add Resource” and select “GraphQL API”
3. Enter your GraphQL configuration:
   • Endpoint URL: Your GraphQL endpoint (e.g., https://api.example.com/graphql)
   • Authentication: Configure if required
     • API Key
     • Bearer Token
     • Custom headers
4. Ledgerbeam will introspect your GraphQL schema
5. Test the connection
6. Click “Create Resource” to complete setup

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Schema Introspection

• Introspects your GraphQL schema
• Understands types, queries, and mutations
• Identifies relationships and nested structures
• Makes your GraphQL data queryable

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Querying GraphQL APIs

• “What are all the users?”
• “Show me the latest posts”
• “What’s the total count of orders?”

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

• Verify your GraphQL endpoint URL is correct
• Check that the endpoint is accessible
• Ensure authentication credentials are correct
• Verify network connectivity

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Schema Issues

• Check that GraphQL introspection is enabled
• Verify your schema is valid
• Ensure you have permissions to introspect

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Best Practices

• Use HTTPS for secure connections
• Keep API credentials secure
• Enable GraphQL introspection for better results
• Document your schema for reference

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