cognitive/docs/tools/network_analysis.md
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Network Analysis in Obsidian

Overview

Network analysis in Obsidian provides powerful tools for understanding and optimizing your knowledge graph. This guide covers the key concepts, tools, and techniques for analyzing and improving your knowledge network.

Core Concepts

Graph Theory Basics

  • nodes_and_edges - Basic network components
    • Nodes (notes/files)
    • Edges (links/relationships)
    • Directionality
  • graph_metrics - Measurement tools
    • Degree centrality
    • Betweenness centrality
    • Clustering coefficient
  • network_topology - Structure patterns
    • Hub-and-spoke
    • Mesh networks
    • Hierarchical structures

Knowledge Networks

  • knowledge_graphs - Information networks
    • Concept mapping
    • Relationship types
    • Semantic networks
  • network_evolution - Growth patterns
    • Organic growth
    • Planned expansion
    • Refactoring
  • network_health - Quality metrics
    • Connectivity
    • Coverage
    • Coherence

Analysis Tools

Built-in Tools

  • graph_view - Visual analysis
    • Layout options
    • Filtering
    • Grouping
  • local_graph - Note context
    • Immediate connections
    • Depth settings
    • Filter options
  • backlinks - Reference tracking
    • Incoming links
    • Outgoing links
    • Unlinked mentions

Community Plugins

Analysis Techniques

Structural Analysis

  • centrality_analysis - Node importance
    • Degree centrality
    • Eigenvector centrality
    • PageRank
  • cluster_analysis - Group detection
    • Community detection
    • Topic clustering
    • Hierarchical clustering
  • path_analysis - Connection routes
    • Shortest paths
    • Alternative paths
    • Bridge identification

Content Analysis

  • semantic_analysis - Meaning extraction
    • Topic modeling
    • Content similarity
    • Semantic relationships
  • metadata_analysis - Property analysis
    • Tag analysis
    • Attribute patterns
    • Temporal analysis
  • link_analysis - Connection patterns
    • Link types
    • Link strength
    • Link quality

Optimization Strategies

Network Improvement

Quality Assurance

Best Practices

Network Design

Maintenance

Advanced Topics

Custom Analysis

Integration

  • external_tools - Tool connection
    • Network analysis tools
    • Visualization tools
    • Data analysis tools
  • data_export - Information sharing
    • Export formats
    • Integration points
    • Analysis sharing
  • automation - Process automation
    • Analysis automation
    • Reporting
    • Maintenance

References

See Also