GraphiQL is an in-browser tool for writing, validating, and testing GraphQL queries. When working with Shopify's GraphQL Admin API, GraphiQL can be useful for the following tasks: * Learning about the available queries and mutations * Executing specific queries and mutations to extract information or accomplish tasks For more information on GraphQL Admin API queries, refer to the [GraphQL Admin API reference](/docs/api/admin-graphql). ## Execute queries on your store You can use GraphiQL to interact with your store's data in the following ways. ### Install the GraphiQL app To build queries and mutations on your development store, [install Shopify's GraphiQL app](https://shopify-graphiql-app.shopifycloud.com/). Some scopes aren't available within the GraphiQL app. The app also can't be used to access data owned by other apps. If you're developing an app, then you should [use a local GraphiQL instance](#use-a-local-graphiql-instance) instead. ### Use a local GraphiQL instance If you are developing an app using [Shopify CLI](/docs/apps/build/cli-for-apps), you can launch GraphiQL while running the [`dev`](/docs/api/shopify-cli/app/app-dev) command by tapping the `g` key. Shopify CLI's GraphiQL instance connects as your app, so it has the same access scopes as your app, and it can access data owned by your app. It can't access data owned by other apps. ## Execute queries from GraphQL code blocks If you're running a local app server with Shopify CLI, then you can send GraphQL examples to GraphiQL using the **Open in GraphiQL** button. Access this feature in example code blocks on the references, and on code blocks inside of the Dev Assistant. You need to use Shopify CLI version 3.74.0 or higher. You can check your Shopify CLI version by running the following command: