Inside the GraphQL Integration Engine

The n8n GraphQL integration functions through a streamlined process:

1. Connection Setup: Authenticate with your GraphQL endpoint using API keys, OAuth tokens, or other credentials

2. Query Definition: Create precise data queries that specify exactly which fields you need

3. Execution: Send requests to the GraphQL endpoint to fetch or manipulate data

4. Transformation: Process the returned data within your workflow

5. Orchestration: Connect the GraphQL node with other n8n nodes to create complete business processes

This architecture enables powerful use cases from real-time dashboards to complex data synchronization across multiple platforms—all with minimal code and maximum flexibility.