Graph

Your notes aren’t just individual documents—they’re part of a living web of knowledge. The Graph in Niv lets you see this web visually, showing how all your ideas and projects connect.

Why Use the Graph?

• See the big picture: Instantly understand how your notes relate to each other

• Spot gaps: Identify topics that need more detail or connections

• Find insights: Discover relationships you didn’t notice while writing

• Onboard faster: New team members can follow the graph to understand the shared knowledge base

How It Works

Every time you link notes with [[brackets]], Niv automatically adds those relationships to your Graph.

• Nodes = your notes

• Edges (lines) = the links between them

Clicking a node opens that note, so you can explore your knowledge visually and dive deeper anytime.

For Individuals

• Build a personal map of thought: Watch your ideas grow into clusters around key topics

• Track your learning journey: See how concepts connect over time

• Catch orphan notes: Notes that have no connections (maybe they need linking!)

For Teams

• Visualize the shared brain your team is building

• Spot overlaps between projects and avoid duplication

• Navigate complex projects by following connection paths

• Help new members quickly get context by exploring related topics

Exploring Your Graph

• Zoom in/out to see fine details or the full landscape

• Click a node to open that note instantly

• Hover to preview connected notes without losing your place

Pro Tips

• Create hub notes: Notes like [[Project Alpha Overview]] or [[Design System]] naturally become central nodes—use them to organize clusters.

• Look for lonely notes: If a note sits alone on the edge of your graph, link it to related topics so it’s part of your knowledge web.

• Spot emerging themes: Clusters show where your thinking (or your team’s) is developing depth.

• Use the graph for meetings: Open it during team discussions to see how everything connects in real time.

What’s Next?

The graph shows you connections visually, but you can also organize knowledge with metadata and search:

• Tags and properties – Add structure with metadata

• Searching notes – Find exactly what you need

• Publishing notes – Share your connected ideas with the world

Start exploring your Graph today and see how your second brain is taking shape. 🕸️