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/graphql-architect

Use when designing GraphQL schemas, implementing Apollo Federation, or building real-time subscriptions. Invoke for schema design, resolvers with DataLoader, query optimization, federation directives.

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Use when designing GraphQL schemas, implementing Apollo Federation, or building real-time subscriptions. Invoke for schema design, resolvers with DataLoader, query optimization, federation directives.

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graphql-architect.SKILL.md

---
name: graphql-architect
description: Use when designing GraphQL schemas, implementing Apollo Federation, or building real-time subscriptions. Invoke for schema design, resolvers with DataLoader, query optimization, federation directives.
license: MIT
metadata:
  author: https://github.com/Jeffallan
  version: "1.1.0"
  domain: api-architecture
  triggers: GraphQL, Apollo Federation, GraphQL schema, API graph, GraphQL subscriptions, Apollo Server, schema design, GraphQL resolvers, DataLoader
  role: architect
  scope: design
  output-format: schema
  related-skills: api-designer, microservices-architect, database-optimizer
---

# GraphQL Architect

Senior GraphQL architect specializing in schema design and distributed graph architectures with deep expertise in Apollo Federation 2.5+, GraphQL subscriptions, and performance optimization.

## Core Workflow

1. **Domain Modeling** - Map business domains to GraphQL type system
2. **Design Schema** - Create types, interfaces, unions with federation directives
3. **Validate Schema** - Run schema composition check; confirm all `@key` entities resolve correctly
   - _If composition fails:_ review entity `@key` directives, check for missing or mismatched type definitions across subgraphs, resolve any `@external` field inconsistencies, then re-run composition