# @escape.tech/graphql-armor-max-depth

**Limit** the **depth** of a GraphQL document.

It is used to prevent too large queries that could lead to overfetching or **DOS attack**.

## Installation

This plugin is bundled within GraphQL Armor, so you don't need to install it separately.

However, for a standalone usage, you can install it with:

```bash
# npm
npm install @escape.tech/graphql-armor-max-depth

# yarn
yarn add @escape.tech/graphql-armor-max-depth
```

## Documentation

[https://escape.tech/graphql-armor/docs/plugins/max-depth](https://escape.tech/graphql-armor/docs/plugins/max-depth)