Your Network of Knowledge
Recall is built on a graph database, meaning that related content is automatically linked together. Whenever you create a knowledge card in Recall, the system extracts and enriches keywords from the content. The connections between knowledge cards are just as important as the cards themselves. We use the terms entities, keywords, and links interchangeably to describe these connections. They all refer to the way information is dynamically linked across your knowledge base. These links help you:
- Discover relationships between different pieces of content.
- Resurface past insights when new content mentions the same topics.
- Navigate your knowledge easily, without needing to manually organize everything.
See connections in action here. (opens in a new tab)
Where to Find Connections
Connections are present across the Recall platform.
- The Connections Tab on a Recall card lists all associated keywords. The number next to a keyword shows how many other cards mention it. Click to view all related cards.
- The Reader and Notebook Tabs on every card highlight connections with underlined, colored text—click to expand them!
- Graph View provides a visual representation of your connections. Click Graph on a card for its specific links or explore your entire knowledge base by selecting Graph View in the web app and drilling into topics in the left panel.
- (Beta) Augmented Browsing resurfaces connections as you browse. With the Browser Extension, keywords from your Recall knowledge base automatically light up, helping you spot connected keywords effortlessly. Learn more on Augmented Browsing here. (opens in a new tab)
Create Your Own Connections
Enhance your notes and build a personalized system of organization by linking your cards.
In the Recall Notebook Tab, you can create connections in two ways:
- Highlight text and click the ⚡ lightning bolt.
- Type “/” in the notebook.
Both options open a drop-down where you can link to:
- Another card in your knowledge base.
- A web-enriched note (an entity from Wikipedia).
- A new blank card (select “Create Blank Card”).
Grow Your Knowledge
A powerful way to expand your knowledge on a topic is by digging deeper into your connections and transforming a connection into a Recall Card:
- Open the connection to view its details.
- Click Expand in the top right corner to enrich it with more content from the web.
Backlinks vs. Outgoing Links
Links are categorized as either incoming links (backlinks) or outgoing links:
- Outgoing Links: The more outgoing links a card has, the more it connects to other content. This means it's well-referenced and can serve as a hub for navigating related topics.
- Backlinks (Incoming Links): The more backlinks a card has, the more other content is referencing it. A high number of backlinks indicates that the card is important and serves as a key piece of knowledge within the network.
More outgoing links → More connected to other ideas
More backlinks → More authoritative and central