Explore a Graph Visually
Navigate and explore your knowledge graph in Cosmograph.
Explore a Graph Visually
Cosmograph renders your knowledge graph as an interactive network. Use it to discover patterns, find clusters, and trace connections between entities.
Open a graph
- Navigate to Cosmograph in the sidebar
- Select a graph from the dropdown (top right)
- The visualization loads automatically
Alternatively, from any graph's detail page, click Visualize.
Navigate the graph
Pan and zoom
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Zoom in/out | Scroll wheel or pinch on trackpad |
| Pan | Click and drag the background |
| Reset view | Double-click the background |
Select nodes
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Select one node | Click the node |
| Add to selection | Shift+click additional nodes |
| Deselect all | Click the background |
When you select a node, the entity panel slides in showing properties, connections, and source documents.
Search within a graph
Use the search bar at the top of the visualization:
- Type an entity name or keyword
- Results appear in a dropdown
- Click a result to zoom to that entity
Search operators
| Operator | Function | Example |
|---|---|---|
term | Include matches | John |
-term | Exclude matches | -Smith |
"phrase" | Exact phrase | "John Smith" |
type:X | Filter by entity type | type:Person |
Combine operators: John -Smith type:Person
Control labels
Labels help with orientation but can clutter dense graphs. Use the Labels dropdown:
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Off | No labels shown |
| Central | Labels on most connected nodes |
| Smart | Labels appear based on zoom level |
Entity panel
When you click a node, the entity panel shows:
Properties
All extracted properties for this entity (name, type, aliases, etc.)
Connections
Other entities connected to this one, grouped by relationship type. Click any connection to navigate to that entity.
Source documents
Documents where this entity appears, with page numbers when available. Click to open the document viewer.
Visual patterns to look for
| Pattern | What it often means |
|---|---|
| Clusters | Tightly connected groups — organizations with members, events with participants |
| Hubs | Entities with many connections — key figures, central organizations |
| Bridges | Entities connecting separate clusters — liaisons, shared resources |
| Outliers | Loosely connected entities — mentioned once, or incorrectly extracted |
Performance tips
For large graphs (10,000+ entities):
- Turn labels off for dense views
- Use search to zoom to specific areas instead of browsing
- Filter by entity type if available
- Use Chrome or Edge (better WebGL performance)