GraphQL API Overview

Nhost gives you a powerful GraphQL engine that generates realtime GraphQL APIs directly from your Postgres database — queries, mutations, and live subscriptions, with no resolvers to write.

Instant APIs

Instant APIs on all your data.

query GetTodos {
  todos {
    title
    completed
  }
}

Permissions

Define granular, role-based permissions at the level of rows and columns.

You can read more about Permissions.

GraphQL Clients

The Nhost JavaScript SDK ships with a simple GraphQL client that you can use for simple operations. Nhost is agnostic regarding the client you choose and works well with many clients:

• Apollo Client
• URQL
• React Query
• SWR
• etc

Additional Resources

Constellation

Nhost’s own GraphQL engine — faster, lighter, and compatible

Configuration

Configure the GraphQL engine through nhost.toml

Permissions

Learn how permissions work

Remote Schemas

Extend your API with external GraphQL services

Computed Fields

Expose Postgres function results as virtual columns

Events

Trigger webhooks from database changes, schedules, or one-time events