---
title: "GraphQL Schema Drift Detector"
description: "Detects breaking changes in GraphQL schemas using graphql-inspector and the GraphQL introspection query. Compares schema versions, identifies removed fields, changed types, and deprecated directive usage."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js"
category:
  - "Library & API Reference"
framework:
  - "MCP"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "graphql/graphql-js"
  github_stars: 20324
  npm_package: "graphql"
  npm_weekly_downloads: 34200861
---

# GraphQL Schema Drift Detector

Detects breaking changes in GraphQL schemas using graphql-inspector and the GraphQL introspection query. Compares schema versions, identifies removed fields, changed types, and deprecated directive usage.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/graphql-schema-drift-detector/)