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urql-graphql/urql-devtools-exchange

Analysis updated 2026-08-08 · repo last pushed 2023-09-06

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TLDR

A small add-on that connects your urql GraphQL client to the Urql DevTools browser extension so you can inspect and debug data requests and responses in real time.

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    What it does
      Connects urql to devtools
      Acts as a wiretap
      Captures requests and responses
    Use cases
      Debug slow screens
      Inspect payloads and errors
      Review request timing
    Audience
      Developers using urql
      Debugging data layer
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      urql GraphQL client
      Browser extension
    Setup
      Add package to project
      Register one line of code
      Place before other exchanges

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Debug slow or broken GraphQL requests by inspecting timing, payloads, and errors in the devtools panel.

USE CASE 2

Add request monitoring to an existing urql-powered app with a single line of code.

USE CASE 3

Review what data your app sends to and receives from a GraphQL server during development.

What is it built with?

TypeScripturqlGraphQL

How does it compare?

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Stars585858
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScriptTypeScript
Last pushed2023-09-06
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity2/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperpm foundergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires an existing urql GraphQL client setup and the Urql DevTools browser extension installed.

No license information was provided in the README.

In plain English

Urql Devtools Exchange is a small add-on package that connects your urql GraphQL client to the Urql DevTools browser extension. In plain terms, it lets you see what your app's data requests look like behind the scenes so you can debug and inspect them more easily. Urql is a tool that JavaScript apps use to fetch data from a server using GraphQL. The devtools exchange sits between your app and the server, acting as a wiretap. When your app asks for data, the exchange passes a copy of that request (and the response) to the browser extension, where you can review timing, payloads, and errors. Installing it is straightforward: you add the package to your project, then drop one line of code into your existing urql client setup to register the exchange. The README recommends placing it before other exchanges so it captures everything that flows through the pipeline. This package is for developers already using urql who want better visibility into their data layer. For example, if a screen is loading slowly or showing unexpected data, you can open the devtools panel, find the problematic request, and see exactly what was sent and returned. It is a debugging aid rather than something end users ever interact with. The project is actively maintained by Formidable, the same team behind urql itself, and they welcome contributions from people interested in devtools work. The README doesn't go into deeper detail on configuration or advanced usage beyond the basic setup shown above.

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Prompt 1
I use urql in my JavaScript app. Show me how to install urql-devtools-exchange and register it in my client so I can see requests in the browser extension.
Prompt 2
Help me place the devtools exchange correctly in my urql client's exchange pipeline so it captures all requests and responses.
Prompt 3
My urql GraphQL screen is loading slowly or showing unexpected data. Walk me through using the Urql DevTools browser extension to find the problematic request and inspect its payload and timing.

Frequently asked questions

What is urql-devtools-exchange?

A small add-on that connects your urql GraphQL client to the Urql DevTools browser extension so you can inspect and debug data requests and responses in real time.

What language is urql-devtools-exchange written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, urql, GraphQL.

Is urql-devtools-exchange actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-09-06).

What license does urql-devtools-exchange use?

No license information was provided in the README.

How hard is urql-devtools-exchange to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is urql-devtools-exchange for?

Mainly developer.

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