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

**Limit** the number of **tokens** in a GraphQL document.

It is used to prevent **DOS attack**, **heap overflow** or **server overloading**.

## 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-tokens

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

## Documentation

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