GraphQL integration
AWS AppSync GraphQL integration for Draftbit
Managed GraphQL on AWS
What is AWS AppSync?
AWS AppSync provides a managed GraphQL service with subscriptions, designed for mobile and web clients via the Amplify SDK. API key auth shown here; Cognito/IAM auth requires custom signing.
Use AWS AppSync with Draftbit
- Schema discovered automatically via GraphQL introspection.
- Queries, mutations, and subscriptions usable across screens and AI agents.
- Auth headers configured once and reused for every operation.
- Works with custom AWS AppSync schemas and federated graphs.
Example
aws-appsync-query.graphql # Example query against AWS AppSync
query GetItems {
items(limit: 10) {
id
name
createdAt
}
}Use cases
- Query exactly the fields a screen needs and nothing more
- Compose data from multiple sources in a single round trip
- Subscribe to live updates over a single GraphQL endpoint
Authentication
Add any required auth headers when you connect AWS AppSync. Headers are stored per app and applied to every operation.
Use AWS AppSync in a Draftbit app today
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Frequently asked questions
What is the AWS AppSync GraphQL integration?
AWS AppSync provides a managed GraphQL service with subscriptions, designed for mobile and web clients via the Amplify SDK. API key auth shown here; Cognito/IAM auth requires custom signing.
How do I connect AWS AppSync to a Draftbit app?
In your Draftbit app go to Integrations → GraphQL and choose AWS AppSync. Provide the endpoint URL and any auth headers; Draftbit introspects the schema and exposes operations to your app and AI agents.
Do I need to write GraphQL queries by hand?
No — once AWS AppSync's schema is introspected, Draftbit lets you bind components to operations visually, and AI agents can compose queries against the live schema.
What can I build with AWS AppSync and Draftbit?
Use AWS AppSync as a GraphQL service for your app: Query exactly the fields a screen needs and nothing more; Compose data from multiple sources in a single round trip.
