Gephi
Gephi is an open-source software for network visualization and analysis.
Overview
Gephi allows you to create, explore, and analyze network graphs. It's widely used in Digital Humanities for visualizing:
- Correspondence networks
- Social relationships
- Citation patterns
- Any relational data
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Key Features
Layout Algorithms
Automatically arrange nodes using physics-based simulations (force-directed layouts).
Statistics
Calculate network metrics like centrality, clustering, and modularity.
Filtering
Explore subsets of your network by filtering nodes and edges.
Export
Create publication-quality images and interactive web visualizations.
Getting Started
- Download from gephi.org
- Prepare your data as CSV files (nodes and edges)
- Import and run a layout algorithm
- Customize appearance and export