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The Graph

The Graph is a decentralized blockchain data indexing protocol. It exposes Subgraphs (GraphQL APIs over indexed on-chain data), Substreams (parallel streaming dataflows), the Token API (REST/MCP for token data), and supports 80+ chains. Self-hosted Graph Node and Firehose are open-source.

The Graph publishes 1 API on the APIs.io network: Subgraphs API. Tagged areas include Web3, Indexing, GraphQL, Subgraphs, and Multi-Chain.

The Graph’s developer surface includes authentication, engineering blog, and 9 more developer resources.

28.1/100 thin ▬ flat Agent 20/100 agent aware saas Full breakdown ↓
scored 2026-09-14 · rubric v0.22.0
AccessFreemiumSelf serve⚡ Free to try
1 APIs
Web3IndexingGraphQLSubgraphsMulti-Chain

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scored 2026-09-14 · rubric v0.22.0
Create-or-Update Ergonomics applies to this provider. This API accepts writes, so it carries 10 points of the composite. It is scored from the published contracts themselves: whether a caller can create-or-update in one call, whether the write accepts a key the caller already holds, and whether the response says which branch ran. Without that, every write needs a search-and-branch in front of it, and the first time that check is skipped a duplicate record is created. Scored against the observed mean rather than raw — a provider at the catalog average is unchanged by this facet, not penalised by it.
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APIs 6

Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.

The Graph Subgraphs (GraphQL)

Per-subgraph GraphQL endpoints served by the decentralized network of Indexers. Each subgraph defines its own schema; queries are billed in GRT or via a hosted gateway in USD.

The Graph Token API

REST API for cross-chain token data (balances, holders, prices, transfers, metadata) with built-in MCP server for AI agents.

The Graph Substreams

gRPC streaming protocol for parallelized blockchain dataflows backed by Firehose. Substreams power high-throughput indexing pipelines.

Graph Node Admin JSON-RPC (self-hosted)

JSON-RPC admin interface to a self-hosted Graph Node for deploying, listing, and managing subgraphs. Public hosted-service is deprecated; this surface applies to self-managed in...

Firehose

Open-source flat-file extraction layer that powers Substreams. Provides chain-specific gRPC streams of blocks and transactions.

The Graph Subgraphs API

The Subgraphs API from The Graph — 2 operation(s) for subgraphs.

Open Collections 3

Open, tool-agnostic API collections (OpenAPI-derived and Bruno).

API Collection

OPEN COLLECTION

GraphQL 1

GraphQL schemas published by this provider.

The Graph GraphQL API

Per-subgraph GraphQL endpoints served by the decentralized network of Indexers. Each subgraph defines its own schema; queries are billed in GRT or via a hosted gateway in USD.

GRAPHQL

Pricing Plans 1

Published pricing tiers and plan structures.

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

The Graph Rate Limits

2 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

Security Posture 3

Authentication, domain security, vulnerability disclosure, and trust-center signals.

The Graph Authentication

http · 1 scheme

SECURITY

The Graph Domain Security

TLSv1.3 · HSTS · DNSSEC · DMARC

SECURITY

The Graph Vulnerability Disclosure

disclosure policy published

SECURITY

Agentic Access 1

Recommended x-agentic-access execution contracts for AI agents.

The Graph Agentic Access

2 operations · 2 acting

2 operations · 2 acting

AGENTIC

Resources

Agent Surfaces 2

MCP servers, agent skills, and machine-readable catalogs

Access & Security 3

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

Operate 1

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

Commercial 2

Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use

Company 3

The organization behind the API

Source (apis.yml)

apis.yml Raw ↑
aid: the-graph
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/the-graph/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
name: The Graph
kind: company
description: The Graph is a decentralized blockchain data indexing protocol. It exposes Subgraphs (GraphQL APIs over indexed
  on-chain data), Substreams (parallel streaming dataflows), the Token API (REST/MCP for token data), and supports 80+ chains.
  Self-hosted Graph Node and Firehose are open-source.
deliveryModel:
  model: saas
  open_source: false
  commercial: true
  callable_host: true
  label: Hosted service · you call their endpoint
  confidence: high
  source:
  - openapi
  - pricing
  generated: '2026-08-28'
  method: derived
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: self-serve
  trial: false
  try_now: true
  public: false
  label: Freemium · Self-serve signup
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - plans
  - authentication
  - security
  generated: '2026-09-03'
  method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/the-graph.png
tags:
- Web3
- Indexing
- GraphQL
- Subgraphs
- Multi-Chain
tags_raw:
- Web3
- Indexing
- GraphQL
- Subgraphs
- Multi-chain
created: '2026-05-08'
modified: '2026-05-08'
specificationVersion: '0.23'
apis:
- aid: the-graph:subgraphs
  name: The Graph Subgraphs (GraphQL)
  description: Per-subgraph GraphQL endpoints served by the decentralized network of Indexers. Each subgraph defines its own
    schema; queries are billed in GRT or via a hosted gateway in USD.
  humanURL: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/subgraphs/querying/introduction/
  baseURL: https://gateway.thegraph.com/api/{apiKey}/subgraphs/id/{subgraphId}
  tags:
  - GraphQL
  - Subgraphs
  - Decentralized
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/subgraphs/querying/introduction/
  - url: graphql/the-graph-graphql.md
    type: GraphQL
- aid: the-graph:token-api
  name: The Graph Token API
  description: REST API for cross-chain token data (balances, holders, prices, transfers, metadata) with built-in MCP server
    for AI agents.
  humanURL: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/token-api/quick-start/
  baseURL: https://token-api.thegraph.com
  tags:
  - REST
  - Tokens
  - MCP
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/token-api/quick-start/
- aid: the-graph:substreams
  name: The Graph Substreams
  description: gRPC streaming protocol for parallelized blockchain dataflows backed by Firehose. Substreams power high-throughput
    indexing pipelines.
  humanURL: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/substreams/introduction/
  baseURL: grpc://mainnet.eth.streamingfast.io:443
  tags:
  - gRPC
  - Streaming
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/substreams/introduction/
- aid: the-graph:graph-node-rpc
  name: Graph Node Admin JSON-RPC (self-hosted)
  description: JSON-RPC admin interface to a self-hosted Graph Node for deploying, listing, and managing subgraphs. Public
    hosted-service is deprecated; this surface applies to self-managed indexers.
  humanURL: https://github.com/graphprotocol/graph-node
  baseURL: http://{graph-node}:8020
  tags:
  - JSON-RPC
  - Admin
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://github.com/graphprotocol/graph-node
- aid: the-graph:firehose
  name: Firehose
  description: Open-source flat-file extraction layer that powers Substreams. Provides chain-specific gRPC streams of blocks
    and transactions.
  humanURL: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/substreams/firehose/
  baseURL: varies per chain
  tags:
  - gRPC
  - Streaming
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/substreams/firehose/
- aid: the-graph:the-graph-subgraphs-api
  name: The Graph Subgraphs API
  description: The Subgraphs API from The Graph — 2 operation(s) for subgraphs.
  humanURL: https://thegraph.com/docs/en/subgraphs/querying/introduction/
  baseURL: https://gateway.thegraph.com/api/{apiKey}/subgraphs/id/{subgraphId}
  tags:
  - Subgraphs
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/the-graph-subgraphs-api-openapi.yml
common:
- type: AgenticAccess
  url: agentic-access/the-graph-agentic-access.yml
- type: VulnerabilityDisclosure
  url: security/the-graph-vulnerability-disclosure.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/the-graph-domain-security.yml
- type: Authentication
  url: authentication/the-graph-authentication.yml
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegraph
- type: Website
  url: https://thegraph.com/
- type: Plans
  url: plans/the-graph-plans-pricing.yml
- type: RateLimits
  url: rate-limits/the-graph-rate-limits.yml
- type: FinOps
  url: finops/the-graph-finops.yml
- type: LlmsText
  url: https://token-api.thegraph.com/llms.txt
- type: Blog
  url: https://thegraph.com/blog
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com

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