1Overview

The Short scalar type represents a signed 16-bit integer. It is intended for scenarios where values are constrained to the range -32,768 to 32,767, providing a more compact representation than the built-in Int scalar for smaller integer values.

Unlike the built-in Int scalar which represents signed 32-bit integers, Short provides stronger type safety and validation for values that must fit within a signed 16-bit range.

2Recommended name

The recommended name for this scalar is Short.

3Result spec

A Short scalar must serialize to an integer value in the range -32,768 to 32,767 (inclusive).

4Input spec

A Short scalar accepts integer values in the range -32,768 to 32,767 (inclusive), both as GraphQL literals and as JSON input values.

Implementations should validate:

• Value is an integer (no fractional component)
• Value is between -32,768 and 32,767 (inclusive)

mutation {
  setTemperature(celsius: -40) {
    id
  }
}

{
  "celsius": -40
}

{
  "count": 32767
}

5References

• GraphQL Specification – Int — Built-in integer scalar type