Question 1

GraphQL Armor vs graphql-shield: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

GraphQL Armor focuses on out-of-the-box security rules like depth and alias limiting for quick protection, while graphql-shield offers more granular, permission-based security. Choose Armor for common attack mitigation or Shield for complex authorization logic.

Question 2

How to disable introspection in production with GraphQL Armor?

Accepted Answer

GraphQL Armor allows disabling introspection through a configuration option when initializing the middleware. This reduces the attack surface by hiding schema details, which is recommended for production environments to prevent information leakage.

Question 3

Does GraphQL Armor work with NestJS GraphQL?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if NestJS GraphQL uses a supported engine like Apollo Server or is compatible with Envelop plugins. Check the documentation for specific integration steps, as it may require additional setup through Envelop.

Question 4

What is the performance impact of enabling GraphQL Armor?

Accepted Answer

GraphQL Armor adds minimal overhead by analyzing queries before execution, but features like cost analysis and limiting can introduce slight latency. For critical performance needs, benchmark with your workload to assess the impact.

Question 5

Can GraphQL Armor prevent GraphQL injection attacks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, features like character limit enforcement and query validation help mitigate injection attacks by restricting malicious payloads and ensuring queries adhere to security policies, though it should be part of a broader security strategy.

Question 6

How to customize the query depth limit in GraphQL Armor?

Accepted Answer

You can customize the query depth limit by setting the maxDepth option in the configuration. Refer to the official documentation for code examples on adjusting this and other limits to suit your API's requirements.

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