Overview
Features
MCP Integration
Built-in support for the Model Context Protocol to efficiently expose a GraphQL API as an MCP server with a few lines of configuration.
Federation v2 Native Support
Native support for Apollo Federation v2 spec and the upcoming Composite Schemas spec, enabling scalable federated graphs.
Rust-powered Gateway
Ultra-low latency and memory efficiency for enterprise-scale GraphQL federation.
Extensions via WebAssembly
Customize authentication, authorization, request lifecycle, and connect arbitrary data sources using WASM extensions.
Schema Governance Platform
Composition checks, breaking change detection, and approval workflows with schema proposals in the control plane.
Branch Environments Platform
Schema versioning and branch-aware development environments managed in the control plane.
Observability
OpenTelemetry integration for logs, traces, and metrics across the gateway.
CLI & Gateway
Complete toolchain for development, deployment, and management of the Grafbase gateway.
Who Is This For?
- Developers:Turn GraphQL APIs into MCP servers with minimal config and rapid iteration.
- Platform engineers:Operate a self-hosted, governance-enabled MCP gateway with observability across environments.
- Enterprise architects:Design scalable, enterprise-grade federation and MCP deployments with governance and security controls.




