Altair GraphQL Client
brew install --cask altair-graphql-client
v8.5.7
GUI client for testing and exploring GraphQL APIs with query editor and variable management.
Why you might care
Altair is a feature-rich, cross-platform GraphQL IDE that's lighter than running GraphQL in a full IDE. It offers a dedicated interface for composing queries, inspecting schema documentation, managing variables, and debugging responses—ideal for API developers and QA engineers working with GraphQL endpoints.
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Links
- https://altairgraphql.dev/
- Brew formula source: Casks/a/altair-graphql-client.rb
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