graphene

GraphQL Framework for Python

graphene Permissive license MIT AGING ★ 8,233 v3.4.3 released 2024-11-09

Install

graphene on PyPI

pip

pip install graphene

uv

uv add graphene

poetry

poetry add graphene

Package facts

License	MIT (permissive)
Python support	not specified
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	4 — graphql-core, graphql-relay, python-dateutil, typing-extensions
Maintenance	aging — 642 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2025-09-04
First released	2015-10-07
Popularity	one of the top 1,000 most-downloaded packages on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-13)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-13)

Evidence: graphene-3.4.3-py2.py3-none-any.whl

Keywords: api, graphql, protocol, rest, relay, graphene

Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries

About graphene

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Introduction

Graphene is an opinionated Python library for building GraphQL schemas/types fast and easily.

Easy to use: Graphene helps you use GraphQL in Python without effort.
Relay: Graphene has builtin support for Relay.
Data agnostic: Graphene supports any kind of data source: SQL (Django, SQLAlchemy), Mongo, custom Python objects, etc. We believe that by providing a complete API you could plug Graphene anywhere your data lives and make your data available through GraphQL.

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Graphene is a Python library for building GraphQL schemas and types declaratively, supporting multiple data sources and providing built-in Relay support.

Low friction installation with four lightweight runtime dependencies (graphql-core, graphql-relay, python-dateutil, typing-extensions). Maintenance status is aging—last release was 642 days ago—but the repository remains active with recent commits, suggesting stable production use.

MIT license permits unrestricted commercial and private use, modification, and distribution with minimal obligations, making it suitable for most projects without licensing friction.

Usage

pip install graphene

import graphene

class Query(graphene.ObjectType):
    hello = graphene.String()
    def resolve_hello(self, info):
        return 'World'

schema = graphene.Schema(query=Query)
result = schema.execute('{ hello }')

Verdict: Graphene is a mature, permissively licensed GraphQL framework suitable for production use. Its aging maintenance status (642 days since last release) warrants monitoring, but active repository commits and zero known vulnerabilities indicate stable ongoing support. Low install friction and broad Python version support (3.8–3.13) make it accessible for new projects.

Needs verification

Whether the 642-day release gap reflects deliberate stability or reduced active development
Current community activity level and responsiveness to issues beyond commit history
Performance characteristics and scalability limits for large schemas

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