GitHub to Remove GraphQL Explorer from API Documentation

GitHub will retire the GraphQL Explorer from its API documentation on November 1, 2025. This will involve the removal of the interactive iframe that allowed users to preview and experiment with the GitHub GraphQL API. In its place, GitHub will provide guidance on setting up preferred development tools to introspect and evaluate the GitHub GraphQL schema.

This change will affect a few users who utilized the GraphQL Explorer for experimenting with the GitHub GraphQL API. Most users will not need to take any action.

The GraphQL Explorer offers limited capabilities and is not intended as a development tool. GitHub is encouraging developers to use robust tools that best fit their workflows when working with the GraphQL API.

If you currently use the GraphQL Explorer, it is recommended to transition to a local development tool for working with the GitHub GraphQL API. The updated documentation will include guidance on getting started with popular GraphQL clients.

For more information on working with the GitHub GraphQL API, refer to the GraphQL API documentation.