Graph view is a core plugin that lets you visualize relationships between notes in your vault.
- Circles (nodes) represent notes.
- Lines (edges) represent internal links between notes.
The more notes that link to a given note, the larger its circle becomes.
Open graph view
Click Open graph view in the left ribbon, or run the Graph view: Open graph view command from the Command palette.
Interact with the graph
- Hover over a circle to highlight that note’s connections.
- Click a note in the graph to open it.
- Right-click a note to see available actions for that note.
Navigate
- Zoom: Scroll with the mouse wheel, or press
+ and -.
- Pan: Drag the graph with your mouse, or use the arrow keys.
- Hold
Shift while using the keyboard to speed up movement.
Click the cog icon in the upper-right corner of the graph view to open settings. Select Restore default settings to reset any changes.
Filters
Control which nodes appear in the graph.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Search files | Filter notes by a search term. Supports all Search operators. |
| Tags | Toggle whether to show tags as nodes. |
| Attachments | Toggle whether to show attachment files. |
| Existing files only | Show only notes that actually exist in your vault, hiding unresolved links. |
| Orphans | Toggle whether to show notes with no links. |
Files matching your Settings → Excluded files patterns will not appear in graph view.
Groups
Color-code groups of notes to distinguish them visually.
Create a new group
Click New group in the Groups section.
Define the group
Type a search term in the search box to select which notes belong to the group.
Choose a color
Click the colored circle to pick a color for the group.
Display
Control how nodes and links appear.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Arrows | Show the direction of each link. |
| Text fade threshold | Control how transparent note names appear. |
| Node size | Adjust the size of each node circle. |
| Link thickness | Adjust the width of connection lines. |
| Animate | Start a time-lapse animation. |
Forces
Control the physics simulation that positions nodes.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Center force | How compact the graph is. Higher values create a more circular layout. |
| Repel force | How strongly nodes push each other apart. |
| Link force | The tension on each link — like tightening or loosening a rubber band. |
| Link distance | The length of lines between notes. |
Time-lapse animation
Enable Animate in the Display settings to watch notes appear in chronological order based on their creation time. This can help you understand how your knowledge base grew over time.
Local graph view
The local graph view shows only the notes connected to the active note, rather than your entire vault.
To open a local graph: run Open local graph from the Command palette.
The local graph uses all the same settings as the global graph. Additionally, you can set a depth level — each depth level reveals notes connected to the notes shown at the previous level. Use the depth slider at the top of the local graph’s filter panel.
Use the local graph to explore how a specific note connects to the rest of your vault. Increasing the depth reveals second- and third-degree connections you might not have noticed.
