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rharper
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May 15, 2026
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GraphQL for an old 6.5 local instance

  • May 15, 2026
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I have an old quickstart from several years ago that didn’t include the GraphQL feature. I’d like to add it to my local copy so that I can do some personal discovery and testing. Is there a chance that there is a package I could download without having a business cloud account?

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akhil_merupula
Level 4
May 15, 2026

Hi ​@rharper,

Good news, you don't need a business cloud account for this. GraphQL support was introduced in AEM 6.5 via a feature pack, and you can add it to your existing local quickstart.

 

Here's what you need:

 

1. AEM Content Fragments GraphQL Feature Pack
Adobe released GraphQL support for AEM 6.5 as a feature pack starting with 6.5.7. The package is available on the Adobe Software Distribution portal:
https://experience.adobe.com/#/downloads/content/software-distribution/en/aem.html

Search for "AEM Content Fragments" and filter by your 6.5 version. You'll need an Adobe ID (free) to download no business license required for the software distribution portal itself.

 

2. Minimum version requirement
GraphQL for Content Fragments requires AEM 6.5.7 or later. If your quickstart is older than 6.5.7, you'll need to apply the corresponding Service Pack first before installing the GraphQL feature pack. Check your version at:
`http://localhost:4502/system/console/bundles` — look for the `com.adobe.granite.queries.impl` bundle version.

 

3. Installation order
- Apply the correct Service Pack for your version if below 6.5.7
- Install the Content Fragments GraphQL feature pack via Package Manager
- Restart the instance
- Verify GraphQL endpoint is available at `/content/graphql/global/endpoint.json`

 

4. Enable the GraphQL endpoint
After installation, you'll need to enable a GraphQL endpoint via Tools > Assets > GraphQL. Create an endpoint scoped to your configuration.

 

For local discovery and testing purposes this setup works well. Let me know what version your quickstart is running and I can give more specific guidance.

sarav_prakash
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sarav_prakashCommunity Advisor
Community Advisor
June 14, 2026

Hi ​@rharper , there are few articles explaining how to install graphql service pack into your AEM instance

 

How to install Graphql on AEM6.5 onprem - https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-learn/getting-started-with-aem-headless/how-to/install-graphiql-aem-6-5

How to install Graphql using AEM Cloud local instance - https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-learn/getting-started-with-aem-headless/graphql/quick-setup/local-sdk#install-graphiql

 

Make sure to install service pack 10. https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-65/content/release-notes/release-notes. Graphql support for AEM6.5 is from service pack 10, released 4 years back. 

 

Any specific hiccup you are facing installing or graphiql not running?

 

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