Overview

Advanced querying interface for complex operations, filtering, and full-text search

The GraphQL API provides advanced querying capabilities for complex operations, relationship queries, and full-text search across your SpecStory data. Unlike the REST API which is designed for simple CRUD operations, GraphQL excels at retrieving exactly the data you need in a single request.

Interactive GraphQL Explorer

Explore the GraphQL schema and test queries in real-time with our interactive playground

POST /api/v1/graphql

Execute GraphQL queries for advanced data retrieval, filtering, and search operations.

Authentication

All GraphQL requests require the same Bearer token authentication as the REST API:

curl -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "{ projects { id name } }"}' \
  https://cloud.specstory.com/api/v1/graphql

Basic Query Structure

GraphQL requests are sent as JSON with a query field:

cURL

curl -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"query": "{ projects { id name sessionCount } }"}' \
  https://cloud.specstory.com/api/v1/graphql

Response Format

GraphQL responses follow a standard format:

{
  "data": {
    "projects": [
      {
        "id": "proj_123",
        "name": "My Web App",
        "sessionCount": 15
      },
      {
        "id": "proj_789",
        "name": "Mobile App",
        "sessionCount": 8
      }
    ]
  }
}

Variables and Operations

For complex queries, use variables to make your queries reusable:

cURL with Variables

curl -X POST \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "query GetProject($projectId: ID!) { project(id: $projectId) { id name sessions(limit: 5) { id name } } }",
    "variables": {"projectId": "proj_123"}
  }' \
  https://cloud.specstory.com/api/v1/graphql

Key Advantages Over REST

Single Request, Multiple Resources

{
  projects {
    id
    name
    sessions(limit: 3) {
      id
      name
      metadata {
        llmModels
        tags
      }
    }
  }
}

Precise Field Selection

{
  sessions(limit: 10) {
    id
    name
    # Only get the fields you need
    createdAt
  }
}

Advanced Filtering

{
  searchSessions(
    query: "React components"
    filters: {
      llmModels: ["claude-3-opus"]
      dateRange: {
        start: "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z"
        end: "2024-01-31T23:59:59Z"
      }
    }
  ) {
    total
    results {
      id
      name
      rank
      snippet
    }
  }
}

Error Handling

GraphQL errors are returned in the errors array alongside any successful data:

{
  "data": {
    "projects": [...]
  },
  "errors": [
    {
      "message": "Project not found",
      "locations": [{"line": 2, "column": 3}],
      "path": ["project"],
      "extensions": {
        "code": "NOT_FOUND",
        "projectId": "invalid-id"
      }
    }
  ]
}

Schema Introspection

GraphQL is self-documenting. You can query the schema itself:

{
  __schema {
    types {
      name
      description
    }
  }
}

Or get information about specific types:

{
  __type(name: "Session") {
    name
    fields {
      name
      type {
        name
      }
    }
  }
}

When to Use GraphQL vs REST

Use GraphQL for:

• Complex queries involving multiple related entities
• Search operations with filtering and ranking
• Dashboard data where you need specific fields from multiple resources
• Mobile applications where bandwidth efficiency matters
• Exploratory data analysis where requirements change frequently

Use REST for:

• Simple CRUD operations on individual resources
• File uploads or binary data operations
• Caching scenarios where HTTP caching is important
• Third-party integrations that expect REST endpoints

Advanced Queries

For comprehensive examples of complex GraphQL operations, including search, filtering, aggregations, and real-world use cases, see our GraphQL Examples page.

The interactive GraphQL playground provides the best way to explore the schema, test queries, and understand the full capabilities of the SpecStory GraphQL API.