GraphQL is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .graphql, .gql, .graphqls.
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What is GraphQL
GraphQL is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .graphql, .gql, .graphqls.
GitHub Linguist classifies GraphQL as a data format, typically using extensions such as .graphql, .gql, .graphqls.
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GraphQL is a data format recognized by GitHub Linguist and used with .graphql, .gql, .graphqls.
Common extensions include .graphql, .gql, .graphqls.
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Updated 2026-08-18
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