PostGraphile is an automated tool that converts a PostgreSQL database schema into a fully functional GraphQL API. It serves as a GraphQL execution engine and schema orchestrator, utilizing database schema introspection to retrieve strongly typed metadata directly from PostgreSQL.
The project features a modular system for composing and standardizing GraphQL schemas through plugins, which manage naming conventions and connections. It includes a PostgreSQL query builder that constructs dynamic, SQL-injection-proof queries using tagged template literals.
The system employs a declarative query planning engine to optimize request processing and reduce server load. Additionally, it provides a mechanism to export dynamically generated in-memory schemas into standalone JavaScript source code.