GraphQL IDE for better development workflows (GraphQL Subscriptions, interactive docs & collaboration)
Publisher’s description
What is GraphQL Playground?
GraphQL Playground is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Graphcool. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (graphql/graphql-playground) has 8,818 stars. Similar programs include RStudio, OpenCode and Apache NetBeans.
Project description on GitHub: “🎮 GraphQL IDE for better development workflows (GraphQL Subscriptions, interactive docs & collaboration)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: GraphQL Playground is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GraphQL Playground safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
52E6525F43C6F5679FD147EF346A84C7D4643106966E4B0EF6173E304CCAC008· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the graphql/graphql-playground repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review5
- Security policy4
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.10Latest | February 23, 2019 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Graphcool.GraphQLPlayground -escoop install extras/graphql-playgroundgraphql-playground-electron-setup-1.8.10.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Graphcool
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/graphql/graphql-playground
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.8.10
- Released
- February 23, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 8,818
- GitHub forks
- 719
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Graphcool.GraphQLPlayground
- Scoop package
- extras/graphql-playground
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GraphQL Playground free?
Yes. GraphQL Playground is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is GraphQL Playground safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GraphQL Playground with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GraphQL Playground be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GraphQL Playground run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to GraphQL Playground?
RStudio, OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
