How do I install the REST To GRAPHQL skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add modbender/rest-to-graphql in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the REST To GRAPHQL skill do?

Convert REST API routes to a GraphQL schema. Use when migrating APIs or adding a GraphQL layer. It is listed under Integrations & APIs on SkillMD.

Is REST To GRAPHQL safe to use?

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Is REST To GRAPHQL free to use?

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Who published REST To GRAPHQL?

modbender (@modbender) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

REST To GRAPHQL by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: REST To GRAPHQL
Rating: 4.666666666666667 (3 reviews)
Author: modbender

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REST to GraphQL Converter

Got a REST API and want GraphQL? Point this at your routes and get a complete schema with types, queries, and mutations. No manual translation required.

One command. Zero config. Just works.

Quick Start

npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes

What It Does

Analyzes your REST endpoints and generates equivalent GraphQL schema
Converts CRUD operations to queries and mutations
Generates TypeScript types alongside the schema
Maps REST resources to GraphQL types with proper relationships
Includes resolver stubs that call your existing REST handlers

Usage Examples

# Convert routes directory
npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes

# Single resource
npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes/users.ts

# Include resolver implementations
npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes --with-resolvers

# Output to specific file
npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes -o ./schema.graphql

# Keep REST as datasource
npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes --wrap-rest

Best Practices

Start with core resources - Don't convert everything at once
Review the generated types - AI maps fields but check the relationships
Use as a migration guide - The output shows you the GraphQL equivalent
Consider a gateway approach - Wrap REST with GraphQL instead of replacing

When to Use This

Adding GraphQL to an existing REST API
Exploring what your API would look like in GraphQL
Building a BFF layer over microservices
Learning GraphQL by seeing your own data modeled

Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit

This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work.

Find more:

GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios
Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios
Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com
Website: https://lxgic.dev

Requirements

No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended.

npx ai-rest-to-graphql --help

How It Works

The tool parses your REST route definitions to understand your resources and operations. It maps GET endpoints to queries, POST/PUT/DELETE to mutations, and infers type structures from your request/response patterns.

License

MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.

---name: rest-to-graphqldescription: Convert REST API routes to a GraphQL schema. Use when migrating APIs or adding a GraphQL layer.--- # REST to GraphQL Converter Got a REST API and want GraphQL? Point this at your routes and get a complete schema with types, queries, and mutations. No manual translation required. **One command. Zero config. Just works.** ## Quick Start ```bash npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes ``` ## What It Does - Analyzes your REST endpoints and generates equivalent GraphQL schema - Converts CRUD operations to queries and mutations - Generates TypeScript types alongside the schema - Maps REST resources to GraphQL types with proper relationships - Includes resolver stubs that call your existing REST handlers ## Usage Examples ```bash # Convert routes directory npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes # Single resource npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes/users.ts # Include resolver implementations npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes --with-resolvers # Output to specific file npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes -o ./schema.graphql # Keep REST as datasource npx ai-rest-to-graphql ./src/routes --wrap-rest ``` ## Best Practices - **Start with core resources** - Don't convert everything at once - **Review the generated types** - AI maps fields but check the relationships - **Use as a migration guide** - The output shows you the GraphQL equivalent - **Consider a gateway approach** - Wrap REST with GraphQL instead of replacing ## When to Use This - Adding GraphQL to an existing REST API - Exploring what your API would look like in GraphQL - Building a BFF layer over microservices - Learning GraphQL by seeing your own data modeled ## Part of the LXGIC Dev Toolkit This is one of 110+ free developer tools built by LXGIC Studios. No paywalls, no sign-ups, no API keys on free tiers. Just tools that work. **Find more:** - GitHub: https://github.com/LXGIC-Studios - Twitter: https://x.com/lxgicstudios - Substack: https://lxgicstudios.substack.com - Website: https://lxgic.dev ## Requirements No install needed. Just run with npx. Node.js 18+ recommended. ```bash npx ai-rest-to-graphql --help ``` ## How It Works The tool parses your REST route definitions to understand your resources and operations. It maps GET endpoints to queries, POST/PUT/DELETE to mutations, and infers type structures from your request/response patterns. ## License MIT. Free forever. Use it however you want.

Frequently asked questions

REST To GRAPHQL