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<p>Whether you&#8217;re trying to build a demo, create a workshop, or learn how GraphQL works, it&#8217;s nice to have some examples to reference instead of having to build your own. While <a href="https://www.apollographql.com/docs/apollo-server/">Apollo Server</a> makes building your own API a delight, sometimes you don&#8217;t want to get your hands dirty if you don&#8217;t have to. As luck would have it, some really awesome GraphQL APIs are available that you can use for free!</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s 8 of them you can use today along with an example query for each one to get you started:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#space-x-api" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="space-x-api"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Space X API</h2>



<p>Get all sorts of information about previous Space X launches, like information about the rocket, astronauts, and more! <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/public/SpaceX-pxxbxen">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  launchesPast(limit: 10) {
    mission_name
    launch_date_local
    launch_site {
      site_name_long
    }
    links {
      article_link
      video_link
    }
    rocket {
      rocket_name
    }
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#swapi-star-wars-api" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="swapi-star-wars-api"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>SWAPI (Star Wars API)</h2>



<p>Are you a fan of Star Wars? The SWAPI API provides a wealth of information about some of the older Star Wars movies. It&#8217;s a great API for showing how relationships work in GraphQL. <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/public/star-wars-swapi/home?variant=current">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  allFilms {
    films {
      title
    }
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#rick-and-morty-api" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="rick-and-morty-api"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Rick and Morty API</h2>



<p>Get information about episodes, characters, and even their last known location! <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/public/rick-and-morty-a3b90u">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  characters(page: 2, filter: { name: &quot;rick&quot; }) {
    info {
      count
    }
    results {
      name
    }
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#countries-api" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="countries-api"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Countries API</h2>



<p>Get country codes, emoji, and more for every country. <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/public/countries">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  countries {
    code
    name
    emoji
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#pokeapi" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="pokeapi"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>PokeAPI</h2>



<p>Get all the information you need to build a Pokedex! The Pokemon API is free for non-commercial use and rate-limited. <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/public/poke-gql">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  gen1_species: pokemon_v2_pokemonspecies(
    where: { pokemon_v2_generation: { name: { _eq: &quot;generation-i&quot; } } }
    order_by: { id: asc }
  ) {
    name
    id
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#dexapi" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="dexapi"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>DexAPI</h2>



<p>Another Pokemon API with all the info you need to build a Pokedex! This API is in early development but has a great API for quick Pokemon queries! <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/sandbox/explorer?endpoint=https%3A%2F%2Fdex-server.herokuapp.com%2F&amp;explorerURLState=N4IgJg9gxgrgtgUwHYBcQC4TADpIAR4CGANsQAoQDWCcE%2BO%2BBeShiuBAvrhyADQgA3QgCcAloQBGxBAGcMWbMO4gOQA" data-type="URL">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  allPokemon {
    name
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#anilist-api" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="anilist-api"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>Anilist API</h2>



<p>Anilist is an anime API with information about 1000s of animes. The API is free for non-commercial use and allows 90 requests per minute. <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/sandbox/explorer?endpoint=https%3A%2F%2Fgraphql.anilist.co&amp;explorerURLState=N4IgJg9gxgrgtgUwHYBcQC4TADpIAR4AKAhgOYJ474F6JgCWxluNNAzvSggKoBOANi1Z4UnfhSrCayUv3psAFkKlJiogG4JlNAL7aCYBGyi96AB1EQk2vdVs6QAGhDrip4gCNxbDFmy9cBx0gA">Try it out here!</a></p>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  Page {
    media {
      siteUrl
      title {
        english
        native
      }
      description
    }
  }
}</code></pre>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="#github-api" aria-hidden="true" class="aal_anchor" id="github-api"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="aal_svg" height="16" version="1.1" viewBox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg></a>GitHub API</h2>



<p>The GitHub API is one of my favorite APIs for creating examples. It supports both queries and mutations (you can create repositories, add comments to PRs, and more) and has a vast amount of data making it possible to build really in-depth examples and demos or see what GraphQL looks like at scale. <a href="https://studio.apollographql.com/public/github">Try it out here!</a></p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>While the API is free to use, you will still need to add an Authorization header in Apollo Explorer using a <a href="https://docs.github.com/en/github/authenticating-to-github/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/creating-a-personal-access-token">personal access token</a>. Check out the <a href="https://docs.github.com/en/graphql/guides/introduction-to-graphql">GitHub API docs</a> for more information.</p></blockquote>



<pre class="wp-block-prismatic-blocks"><code class="language-graphql">{
  viewer {
    login
    repositories(last: 10) {
      nodes {
        name
      }
    }
  }
}</code></pre>



<p>Happy Querying!</p>


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