Apollo MCP Server 1.0 has been officially released, offering a robust solution for connecting GraphQL APIs to language model-based applications (LLMs) efficiently and securely. This server transforms GraphQL operations into Machine-Client Protocol (MCP) tools, allowing clients like Claude Desktop and Cursor to access and use these tools without additional coding. Key features include hot-reloading for rapid development, semantic search for efficient schema exploration, and persisted queries for production safety. The server also supports OpenTelemetry for enhanced observability and CORS for browser-based integration. With a strong emphasis on security and flexibility, Apollo MCP Server uses OAuth for authorization and supports YAML configuration for diverse deployment environments. By leveraging GraphQL's inherent advantages, such as type safety and declarative relationship handling, the server minimizes token usage and latency while simplifying agent logic. Apollo envisions expanding beyond GraphQL to become a universal orchestration platform for AI applications, with ongoing efforts to integrate other APIs and data sources seamlessly.