See Your Knowledge Come to Life
The Knowledge Graph is a visual representation of everything you have saved in Recall. Instead of browsing through lists and folders, you can see all your cards as an interactive map where connections between ideas become visible at a glance. Check out the full tutorial below to get a full grip on all the features and possibilities within Graph View 2.0
What is the Knowledge Graph?
Think of it as a bird’s eye view of your entire knowledge base:
- Nodes (circles) represent your saved cards. Each article, video, podcast, PDF, or note you have saved becomes a node on the graph.
- Lines between nodes show connections. When one card references another or shares related topics, a line connects them.
- Node size tells you importance. Cards with more connections appear larger, making it easy to spot your most connected ideas.
- Colors help you organize. Nodes are colored by their tags, so you can quickly identify different topics or categories.
The result is a living map that grows with your knowledge. As you save more content and create more connections, the graph reveals patterns and relationships you might never have noticed otherwise.
Why Use the Graph?
Discover Hidden Connections When you save content from different sources at different times, connections between them might not be obvious. The graph makes these relationships visible. You might discover that a podcast episode you saved months ago connects to an article you read yesterday.
Navigate Intuitively Instead of searching or scrolling through lists, you can explore your knowledge visually. Click on a node to read its content, then click on connected nodes to follow your curiosity wherever it leads.
Understand Your Knowledge Structure The graph reveals how your knowledge is organized. Dense clusters show topics you have explored deeply. Bridge nodes show ideas that connect different areas. Isolated nodes might be content waiting to be connected to the rest.
Focus on What Matters Filters let you zoom into specific topics, time periods, or sources. Want to see only your programming notes from the last month? Or trace how your understanding of a topic evolved over time? The graph makes this easy.
Getting Started
To open the Knowledge Graph:
- Click Graph in the left sidebar of the Recall web app
- Wait for your graph to load (this may take a moment if you have lots of content)
- Start exploring!
The graph works best in the web app on a desktop or laptop. On mobile devices, the library view is more practical for browsing your content.
What You Will Learn
This deep dive covers everything you need to master the Knowledge Graph:
- Navigation & Controls covers how to move around the graph, search for specific cards, and use view controls.
- Selection & Exploration explains how to click on nodes, follow connections, use focus mode, and work with multiple selections.
- Filtering & Customization shows you how to filter your graph, customize colors and layout, and use the timeline feature.
While using the graph, click the ? button in the bottom right corner to open the in-app guide. It provides quick reference for all features and keyboard shortcuts.
Understanding Connections
The connections you see in the graph come from several sources:
- Connections you create manually by adding references in your notes using the
[[syntax or the lightning bolt button - AI-extracted connections where Recall automatically identifies related concepts and creates reference cards
- Content that mentions other content when one piece you have saved directly references another
The direction of arrows (when enabled) shows which card links to which. A card with many incoming arrows is referenced by many other cards, making it a central piece of knowledge.
Graph Patterns Worth Noticing
As you explore your graph, look for these patterns:
Dense Clusters Groups of tightly connected nodes represent topics you have explored in depth. These are your areas of expertise.
Bridge Nodes Single nodes connecting two clusters are often the most interesting. They represent ideas that link different domains of knowledge.
Hub Cards Large nodes with many connections serve as central reference points. These are often foundational concepts that many other ideas build upon.
Islands Isolated groups not connected to the main graph might be emerging interests or content waiting to be integrated with your existing knowledge.
The beauty of the graph is that these patterns emerge naturally from your reading and note-taking. You do not need to organize anything manually. The structure reveals itself.