The GraphQL Foundation is a repository containing the charter, legal documents, and governance structure for the GraphQL open-source project.
This repository serves as the authoritative source for the foundational agreements and organizational framework that govern GraphQL development. It houses the GraphQL Charter, Code of Conduct, and documentation for the Technical Steering Committee, establishing the legal and procedural basis under which the GraphQL community operates. The approach centers on transparency and formal governance, making all charter documents and membership requirements publicly accessible so contributors understand their rights and obligations.
Developers considering involvement with GraphQL should know that contributing to this repository requires signing a free GraphQL Specification Membership agreement before making any contributions. This agreement can be signed by individual contributors or their employers. The membership process is managed through EasyCLA, which automatically enforces the requirement by blocking pull request merges until the agreement is signed. This is a one-time requirement per contributor. Those seeking to join the GraphQL Foundation itself can do so through a separate membership process. The repository is primarily relevant for those involved in governance decisions, legal compliance, or formal participation in GraphQL's development rather than for day-to-day use of the GraphQL specification or implementations.
The project maintains its governance documents as living resources within a public repository, allowing the community to review and propose changes to the charter and steering committee structure through the standard pull request workflow. Development activity centers on maintaining and updating these foundational documents to reflect the evolving needs of the GraphQL community and foundation.
