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| # LightRAG 3D Graph Viewer
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| An interactive 3D graph visualization tool included in the LightRAG package for visualizing and analyzing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) graphs and other graph structures.
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| ## Installation
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| 
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| ### Quick Install
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| ```bash
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| pip install lightrag-hku[tools]  # Install with visualization tool only
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| # or
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| pip install lightrag-hku[api,tools]  # Install with both API and visualization tools
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| ```
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| 
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| ## Launch the Viewer
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| ```bash
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| lightrag-viewer
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| ```
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| 
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| ## Features
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| - **3D Interactive Visualization**: High-performance 3D graphics rendering using ModernGL
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| - **Multiple Layout Algorithms**: Support for various graph layouts
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|   - Spring layout
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|   - Circular layout
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|   - Shell layout
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|   - Random layout
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| - **Community Detection**: Automatic detection and visualization of graph community structures
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| - **Interactive Controls**:
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|   - WASD + QE keys for camera movement
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|   - Right mouse drag for view angle control
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|   - Node selection and highlighting
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|   - Adjustable node size and edge width
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|   - Configurable label display
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|   - Quick navigation between node connections
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| 
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| ## Tech Stack
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| - **imgui_bundle**: User interface
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| - **ModernGL**: OpenGL graphics rendering
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| - **NetworkX**: Graph data structures and algorithms
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| - **NumPy**: Numerical computations
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| - **community**: Community detection
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| 
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| ## Interactive Controls
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| ### Camera Movement
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| - W: Move forward
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| - S: Move backward
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| - A: Move left
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| - D: Move right
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| - Q: Move up
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| - E: Move down
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| ### View Control
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| - Hold right mouse button and drag to rotate view
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| ### Node Interaction
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| - Hover mouse to highlight nodes
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| - Click to select nodes
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| ## Visualization Settings
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| Adjustable via UI control panel:
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| - Layout type
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| - Node size
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| - Edge width
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| - Label visibility
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| - Label size
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| - Background color
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| ## Customization Options
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| - **Node Scaling**: Adjust node size via `node_scale` parameter
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| - **Edge Width**: Modify edge width using `edge_width` parameter
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| - **Label Display**: Toggle label visibility with `show_labels`
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| - **Label Size**: Adjust label size using `label_size`
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| - **Label Color**: Set label color through `label_color`
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| - **View Distance**: Control maximum label display distance with `label_culling_distance`
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| ## System Requirements
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| - Python 3.9+
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| - Graphics card with OpenGL 3.3+ support
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| - Supported Operating Systems: Windows/Linux/MacOS
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| 
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| ## Troubleshooting
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| ### Common Issues
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| 1. **Command Not Found**
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|    ```bash
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|    # Make sure you installed with the 'tools' option
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|    pip install lightrag-hku[tools]
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|    # Verify installation
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|    pip list | grep lightrag-hku
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|    ```
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| 2. **ModernGL Initialization Failed**
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|    ```bash
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|    # Check OpenGL version
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|    glxinfo | grep "OpenGL version"
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|    # Update graphics drivers if needed
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|    ```
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| 3. **Font Loading Issues**
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|    - The required fonts are included in the package
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|    - If issues persist, check your graphics drivers
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| ## Usage with LightRAG
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| The viewer is particularly useful for:
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| - Visualizing RAG knowledge graphs
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| - Analyzing document relationships
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| - Exploring semantic connections
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| - Debugging retrieval patterns
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| ## Performance Optimizations
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| - Efficient graphics rendering using ModernGL
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| - View distance culling for label display optimization
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| - Community detection algorithms for optimized visualization of large-scale graphs
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| ## Support
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| - GitHub Issues: [LightRAG Repository](https://github.com/HKUDS/LightRAG)
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| - Documentation: [LightRAG Docs](https://URL-to-docs)
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| ## License
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| This tool is part of LightRAG and is distributed under the MIT License. See `LICENSE` for more information.
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| Note: This visualization tool is an optional component of the LightRAG package. Install with the [tools] option to access the viewer functionality.
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