Github-graphql 2025-Q2 — Breaking Changes Checklist

5 items total2 critical~1 hour for a typical integration

Before You Upgrade

1.Read the official GitHub GraphQL API 2025-Q2 release notes.
2.Identify all GraphQL queries and mutations used by your application.
3.Analyze your application's authentication and authorization mechanisms.
4.Perform a dry run of your integration with a staging environment using the new API version.

0/2

Review fields and types that have been deprecated or removed in this version to avoid runtime errors.

Remove usage of deprecated fieldsCriticalmedium

Several fields in the `Repository` and `User` types are being removed. Ensure your queries do not rely on these.

⚠ Your GraphQL queries will fail for requests that use removed fields.

Migrate away from deprecated typesHighmedium

Certain input and output types are being deprecated. Update your mutations and queries to use the recommended alternatives.

⚠ Operations using deprecated types may start failing or behave unexpectedly.

0/1

Verify changes to authentication methods and permission scopes that might affect your application's access.

Review required token scopesCriticaleasy

Some API functionalities now require updated or additional OAuth scopes. Ensure your access tokens have the necessary permissions.

⚠ Requests may be unauthorized if the access token lacks the new required scopes.

0/2

Understand any adjustments to API performance, query complexity, or rate limiting policies.

Assess query complexity impactMediummedium

Changes to the schema might affect the complexity of your existing queries. Monitor for potential performance degradation or rate limit issues.

⚠ Increased query complexity could lead to slower responses or hitting rate limits more frequently.

Verify rate limit adjustmentsMediumeasy

Review any updates to the GraphQL API rate limits. Ensure your application handles potential throttling gracefully.

⚠ Your application might experience temporary unavailability due to exceeding updated rate limits.

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