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Network Chart Generator

Interactive network relationship graph for visualizing social networks, topological structures, and node connections

JSON format network data with nodes and edges arrays. Nodes: id, label, group, size, color. Edges: source, target, weight, color, label

Main title of the network chart

Whether to display node labels

Whether to display edge labels

Default size of nodes in pixels

Default width of edges in pixels

Ideal distance between connected nodes (force layout)

Repulsion force between nodes (negative value)

Animation duration in milliseconds

Key Facts

Category
Data Visualization
Input Types
textarea, text, select, checkbox
Output Type
html
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Network Chart Generator is an intuitive tool for creating interactive relationship graphs, allowing you to visualize complex data structures, social networks, and topological connections through customizable nodes and edges.

When to Use

  • Mapping complex relationships between entities in a social or organizational network.
  • Visualizing IT infrastructure or server topology to identify connection bottlenecks.
  • Presenting hierarchical data structures where node-to-node interactions are the primary focus.

How It Works

  • Input your data in JSON format, defining your nodes with IDs and labels, and your edges with source and target connections.
  • Select a layout algorithm, such as force-directed or circular, to determine how your network is spatially organized.
  • Customize the visual appearance by adjusting node sizes, edge widths, and color schemes to highlight specific data groups.
  • Generate the interactive chart to explore connections, toggle labels, and analyze the network topology.

Use Cases

Visualizing team collaboration patterns and communication flows within a company.
Mapping dependencies between microservices in a software architecture diagram.
Analyzing social media influence by plotting user accounts as nodes and interactions as edges.

Examples

1. IT Infrastructure Topology

System Administrator
Background
The administrator needs to document how various servers and databases are interconnected to troubleshoot latency issues.
Problem
Manual documentation is outdated and fails to show the real-time relationship between network components.
How to Use
Input server IDs as nodes and connection paths as edges into the JSON data field, then select the 'force' layout.
Example Config
{"nodes": [{"id": "S1", "label": "Web Server"}, {"id": "DB1", "label": "Database"}], "edges": [{"source": "S1", "target": "DB1"}]}
Outcome
A clear, interactive map showing the dependency between the web server and the database, making it easy to spot single points of failure.

2. Social Network Analysis

Data Analyst
Background
An analyst is studying the influence of key users within a community forum.
Problem
Identifying central hubs in a large dataset of user interactions is difficult with standard spreadsheets.
How to Use
Format user interactions as edges with weights, then use the 'Social Network' color scheme to highlight clusters.
Example Config
layoutAlgorithm: force, showLabels: true, colorScheme: social
Outcome
A visual graph where highly connected users appear as central nodes, clearly illustrating the community's influence structure.

Try with Samples

json

Related Hubs

FAQ

What data format does the tool require?

The tool requires a JSON object containing two main arrays: 'nodes' (with id, label, and group) and 'edges' (with source and target).

Can I change the layout of the graph?

Yes, you can choose between force-directed, circular, grid, and random layout algorithms to best suit your data structure.

Is the generated chart interactive?

Yes, the output is an interactive HTML-based chart that allows you to explore nodes and connections dynamically.

How do I highlight specific groups in my network?

You can assign a 'group' property to your nodes and select a color scheme like 'Social Network' to automatically differentiate them.

Can I adjust the spacing between nodes?

Yes, you can modify the 'Link Distance' and 'Node Repulsion' settings to control the density and spacing of the force-directed layout.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/network-chart

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
networkData textarea Yes JSON format network data with nodes and edges arrays. Nodes: id, label, group, size, color. Edges: source, target, weight, color, label
chartTitle text No Main title of the network chart
layoutAlgorithm select No -
showLabels checkbox No Whether to display node labels
showEdgeLabels checkbox No Whether to display edge labels
colorScheme select No -
nodeSize text No Default size of nodes in pixels
edgeWidth text No Default width of edges in pixels
linkDistance text No Ideal distance between connected nodes (force layout)
nodeStrength text No Repulsion force between nodes (negative value)
animationDuration text No Animation duration in milliseconds

Response Format

{
  "result": "
Processed HTML content
", "error": "Error message (optional)", "message": "Notification message (optional)", "metadata": { "key": "value" } }
HTML: HTML

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-network-chart": {
      "name": "network-chart",
      "description": "Interactive network relationship graph for visualizing social networks, topological structures, and node connections",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=network-chart",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

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