JSON to GraphQL Schema Generator
Generate GraphQL type definitions from JSON data. Auto-detect types, nested objects, and arrays.
JSON Input
GraphQL Schema
About JSON to GraphQL Schema Generator
GraphQL APIs require strongly typed schemas that define the shape of every query and mutation. Our JSON to GraphQL converter analyzes your JSON data and generates GraphQL SDL (Schema Definition Language) type definitions — automatically mapping strings, numbers, booleans, nested objects, arrays, and ID-like fields to their correct GraphQL scalar and object types. Whether you are migrating a REST API to GraphQL, prototyping a new schema, or documenting existing data shapes, this tool gives you a clean starting point.
How to Use JSON to GraphQL Schema Generator
Paste Your JSON
Paste a JSON object or array into the input editor. The tool analyzes each field to determine whether it maps to a GraphQL scalar (String, Int, Float, Boolean, ID) or a nested object type.
Configure the Root Type Name
Set the name of the root GraphQL type (e.g., User, Product, Order). Nested objects are automatically extracted into separate named types.
Copy or Download the Schema
Review the generated GraphQL SDL, then copy it to your clipboard or download as a .graphql file. Add Query and Mutation types on top to complete your schema.
Common Use Cases
REST to GraphQL Migration
Paste REST API JSON responses and generate GraphQL type definitions as the first step in migrating to GraphQL. The generated types match your existing data shapes, reducing the translation effort.
Schema Prototyping
Quickly generate GraphQL schemas from sample data for prototyping queries, mutations, and subscriptions. Iterate on the data model by modifying the JSON and regenerating.
API Documentation
Generate type definitions from real API data for GraphQL API documentation. The SDL output serves as a clear contract between frontend and backend teams.
Code-First Schema Validation
Compare your code-first GraphQL schema (Pothos, Nexus, TypeGraphQL) against expected data shapes by generating types from sample JSON and diffing the SDL.
Frontend Type Generation
Use the generated GraphQL types with tools like graphql-codegen to produce TypeScript types for your frontend, ensuring end-to-end type safety from database to UI.
Why Use Our JSON to GraphQL Schema Generator?
Smart Scalar Detection
Maps JSON values to the correct GraphQL scalars: String, Int, Float, Boolean, and ID (for fields named id, userId, etc.)
Nested Type Extraction
Nested JSON objects are automatically extracted into separate GraphQL type definitions and referenced by name
List Type Support
JSON arrays are mapped to GraphQL list types [Type], with the element type inferred from the first array item
Clean SDL Output
The generated schema uses standard GraphQL SDL syntax that works with Apollo Server, Yoga, Pothos, Nexus, and any GraphQL implementation
Instant & Private
All processing runs in your browser. Your data never leaves your device, making it safe for internal API schemas
Configurable Naming
Set root type names to match your project's GraphQL naming conventions (PascalCase by default)
Key Features
Generate GraphQL SDL type definitions from any JSON structure
Auto-detect ID fields (id, userId, _id) and map to GraphQL ID scalar
Nested JSON objects extracted as separate GraphQL types
JSON arrays mapped to list types [Type]
Configurable root type name
Standard GraphQL scalar types: String, Int, Float, Boolean, ID
Download as .graphql file
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100% Client-Side Processing
Your data never leaves your browser
All processing happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never sent to our servers or any third party. Safe for sensitive data, API keys, and production configs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about json to graphql schema generator
Currently the tool generates data type definitions only (e.g., type User { ... }). You need to manually add Query and Mutation types that reference the generated types. For example: type Query { user(id: ID!): User, users: [User!]! }. This is intentional because query and mutation design depends on your API requirements.
Fields named "id" or ending with "Id" or "_id" (e.g., userId, product_id) are mapped to the GraphQL ID scalar type. All other string fields use String. You can manually change any field's type in the generated SDL if the auto-detection doesn't match your needs.
By default, all fields are generated as non-nullable (e.g., name: String). JSON null values are mapped to String type. In GraphQL, you make fields nullable by removing the ! suffix (our output doesn't add !, so fields are nullable by default in GraphQL semantics). Add ! to fields that should be non-nullable.
Nested JSON objects are extracted into separate GraphQL type definitions. For example, {"user": {"address": {"city": "NYC"}}} generates type Address { city: String } and type User { address: Address }, maintaining clean type separation.
Yes. The generated SDL works with any GraphQL server implementation — Apollo Server, GraphQL Yoga, Mercurius, Express GraphQL, or any library that accepts GraphQL SDL strings. Just import the generated types into your schema definition.
The generator uses standard GraphQL scalars (String, Int, Float, Boolean, ID). Date strings remain as String type and nested objects become separate types. For custom scalars like DateTime or JSON, manually replace the generated types after generation.
GraphQL lists require a single element type. The first array element's type is used. For polymorphic arrays, consider using a GraphQL union type (union Result = User | Product) which you would define manually after generation.
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