here is an update, I tried to install python right form the download link you provided, now this is what I see when opening a shell and searching for pip3:
~ which pip3
/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.9/bin/pip3
but still got this error as before:
Error: Command failed: pip3 install --upgrade semantic-markdown-converter --no-warn-script-location --user
/bin/sh: pip3: command not found
Maybe there should be some way to get things working in a way that I ignore?
Thank you again! (and happy new year!)
Hi Dan! Happy new year it might be that python isn’t properly added to PATH. Did you enable that setting during installation of python?
Btw, here is an extended installation guide I’ve been working on: https://publish.obsidian.md/semantic-obsidian/Installation+of+Neo4j+Graph+View+Plugin It shows how to make sure it’s added to PATH during installation
The new version 0.2.3 is now also available, which adds a nice context menu and automatically updates the graph with changes you make.
I’ve also created a Discord community for those who need help or are interested in discussing and developing new features: https://discord.gg/sAmSGpaPgM
I was able to install your plugin on Windows 10 pc but I failed few times until I finally did it. I suggest to split topics about installation issues for Windows and Linux versions.
Second, I don’t get it if it is possible to use it as static graph and be able to open it in the same state when I close Obsidian.
My use case: I have a software product which I want to describe in Node1. Then I have 4 child nodes for CRUD: Create node (how to create object in software), Read node (how to read properties of the object), Update node (how to change properties of the object) and obviously Delete node (how to delete the object). Let say in Create node I have 3 different methods to create it, the rest of nodes also have some brunches which are connected together to one node (let say) Integration node.
I want a graph which will keep a layout which I create. There is no point to randomly show me the nodes especially if I don’t see hierarchy.
Am I able to do this? I try to organize nodes but they move only horizontally. For some reason I have to click on every text file in order to see it as a node in the graph.
Is it any limitations in Neo4j or it is possible to implement but it will take some time?
I see this request for graph functionality for ages on this forum but it looks like nobody cares which in my opinion will be a huge step forward in development of software.
Hi Alex, thank you for trying out the plugin! I’m copying this message from Discord.
Windows is indeed a bit harder to install. The next thing I’ll work on is to remove the Python dependency. Do you think this will help?
2: This is currently not yet possible. Saving the state of the graph is something I have to implement! (I should document that, actually).
I try to organize nodes but they move only horizontally.
Do you have Hierarchical Layout on in the settings? Without the Hierarchical layout, you should be able to organize the graph layout. But you cannot ‘lock’ a node into place yet. (I’ve also just added this to the roadmap!)
Is it any limitations in Neo4j or it is possible to implement but it will take some time?
No limitation here! I’m pretty sure it should all be possible And also very useful and general features, so I’ll definitely do them at some point.
Thanks for the input, it’s valuable to hear what people are missing most in the plugin.
Hi all!
I’ve been working on rewriting this plugin with the new name Juggl. It no longer requires Neo4j and Python, and has a lot more features than Neo4j graph view.
It’s in a pretty good state, and I’ve been testing it already with some people in my Discord.
I’d highly appreciate anyone who would also like to help test! If that’s you, you can join this Discord: https://discord.gg/sAmSGpaPgM
Heya. Was just trying your plugin. I realised that it wasn’t what I was looking for, but it kinda glitched. I still have the option to “Open in Neo4j Graph View”. I tried reinstalling and uninstalling the plugin again, but it just made a second “Open in Neo4j Graph View” option. Any advice on removing that option?
In addition to a typed/labeled link syntax within Markdown body, could you please also consider leveraging the structured data (or metadata) within the YAML frontmatter ?
To clarify: I am not suggesting to use any link syntax in the YAML block. Imho, we don’t need any (when dealing with YAML).
The linked feature-request explains the idea in detail (with examples) and reflects my secret wish for Obsedian to serve as a poor-man’s graph database (or at least plain-text data-entry tool for one), with semantic links implicitly emerging from structured (YAML) data.
First off, i am super impressed with what seems to be possible. I tested it and one thing immidiatly caught my attention - the graph seems to be supposed to work with file numbers under 250.
I could open my around 500 notes with it, but (as expected) it was quite slow and not really navigatable.
Is this supposed to only be used on local graphs?
Or are there plans to make this useable on higher note numbers aswell later?
Yes. Right now this plugin is indeed focused on the local graph, and the global graph is only provided as a convenience option for people with smaller graphs.
I might look into it more in the future, but it will never be as quick as Obsidians (super fast!) graph view. So it’s a tradeoff between amount of features/complexity of styling and speed here. For more info, see Global Graph mode
it might be that python isn’t properly added to PATH. Did you enable that setting during installation of python?
