Altair GraphQL Client

A beautiful feature-rich GraphQL client for all platforms

Altair GraphQL Client - Feature-rich Client for GraphQL

The 'Altair GraphQL Client' is a user-friendly Chrome extension that allows querying on a GraphQL server even without server code access. It facilitates test runs, sets headers for requests, provides autocomplete functionalities and offers a host of other features like linting and pretty printing. Queries made are stored for future reference and the schema docs can be accessed offline once retrieved.
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Extension stats

Users: 60,000+
Rating: 4.60
(68)
Version: 8.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-11)
Creation date: 2020-06-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
  • tabs
  • storage
  • notifications
Size: 7.11M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Altruist Client (v3.1.8)
4.35 (93) 10,542+
Altair GraphQL Client (v8.0.1)
4.48 (21) 2,584+
Altair GraphQL Client (v8.0.1)
4.70 (3) 7,721+
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Extension summary

Ever needed to query a graphQL server when you don't have access to the server code? Want to just quickly test a graphQL query? Altair makes this quite easy. You can provide your query and even specify headers to be sent with the request.

Altair comes with a number of useful features including pretty printing your query, linting your query, showing schema docs, providing autocomplete functionality, the ability to set headers for your request, etc.

Data is stored so you can continue from where you stopped. The schema docs are also available offline once they have been retrieved.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works with Windows SSPI authentication, handling auth negotiation well
  • Lightweight tool for GraphQL testing that users prefer over Postman and Insomnia
  • Supports file upload functionality
  • User-friendly and advanced features for testing GraphQL queries
  • High user satisfaction based on positive reviews
Cons
  • Application errors related to undefined properties
  • Search functionality was broken in a recent update
  • Some users cannot see the add variables option
  • Occasional performance issues
Most mentioned
  • Loved it!! Thank you
  • Much better than Postman for graphql API testing
  • Application error related to undefined 'windowIds'
  • Such a handy lightweight tool for GraphQL testing
User reviews
by Chris, 2024-07-03

I was trying to test GraphQL queries with Windows SSPI authentication. (SSPI auth handled by browser if configured properly.) I tried Postman and other tools and different Chrome extensions and this was the only one that worked by letting Chrome handle the auth. negotiation.
by Andrew Phillips, 2024-05-09

by David Racine, 2024-04-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Altair GraphQL Client requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Altair GraphQL Client has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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