title: GraphQL
description: >-
Documentation for the GraphQL node in n8n, a workflow automation platform.
Includes guidance on usage, and links to examples.
contentType:
- integration
- reference
priority: medium
GraphQL
GraphQL{:target=_blank .external-link} is an open-source data query and manipulation language for APIs, and a runtime for fulfilling queries with existing data. Use the GraphQL node to query a GraphQL endpoint.
Node parameters
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Authentication
Select the type of authentication to use.
If you select anything other than None, the Credential for parameter appears for you to select an existing or create a new authentication credential for that authentication type.
HTTP Request Method
Select the underlying HTTP Request method the node should use. Choose from:
- GET
- POST: If you select this method, you'll also need to select the Request Format the node should use for the query payload. Choose from:
- GraphQL (Raw)
- JSON
Endpoint
Enter the GraphQL Endpoint you'd like to hit.
Ignore SSL Issues
When you turn on this control, n8n ignores SSL certificate validation failure.
Query
Enter the GraphQL query you want to execute.
Refer to Related Resources for information on writing your query.
Response Format
Select the format you'd like to receive query results in. Choose between:
- JSON
- String: If you select this format, enter a Response Data Property Name to define the property the string is written to.
Headers
Enter any Headers you want to pass as part of the query as Name / Value pairs.
Templates and examples
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Related resources
To use the GraphQL node, you need to understand GraphQL query language. GraphQL have their own Introduction to GraphQL{:target=_blank .external-link} tutorial.