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# GraphQL

GraphQL provides a complete description of the data in your API, giving you the power to ask for exactly what you need, and nothing more.

# Introduction

The Directus REST API offers the same powerful and granular options as GraphQL. However, some users may want to use the specific GraphQL specification for requests and responses. For that reason, Directus offers a GraphQL endpoint as a wrapper of the REST API.

Admin Role Only

Due to the complexity of handling permissions, as of now the GraphQL endpoint can only be used with Admin role accounts. An admin access token needs to be passed in the access_token query parameter.

Limited Support

Currently supports "Queries" only. "Mutations" and "Subscription" support will be added at a later date.

# Arguments

Directus' GraphQL endpoint supports the following 3 arguments:

# limit integer

A limit on the number of items to be returned.

# offset integer

Skip a given amount of items from the start. Used in pagination.

# filter object

Allows you to select a specific set of items based on the given conditions. Filters are a flat-object in the following format: { field_operator: value }

# Examples

Get 10 items from the movies collection, including the result and total count of items:

movies(limit: 10) {
  data {
  	name
  }
  meta {
  	result_count
  	total_count
  }
}

Get movie with id 15

movies(filter: { id_eq: 15 }) {
  data {
  	name
  	director
  }
}

Get all products with a rating of 4.5 and up:

products(filter: { rating_gte: 4.5 }) {
  data {
  	name
  	sku
  	price
  }
}

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