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Networkx Graph Analysis

by jaechang-hits in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills

Graph and network analysis toolkit. An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.

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Install Networkx Graph Analysis

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill networkx-graph-analysis -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills networkx-graph-analysis --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/scientific-computing/networkx-graph-analysis .claude/skills/networkx-graph-analysis && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

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Facts

Skill name
networkx-graph-analysis
GitHub stars
370
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Token cost
~5.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
1,178 words
Files
3 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
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Repo updated
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Licence
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At a glance

Graph and network analysis toolkit. An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills.

  • Works in 9 steps: Always set random seeds for reproducible… → Use approximate algorithms for large… → Prefer from_pandas_edgelist over manual… → …
  • Tasks that involve Data visualization
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, Prerequisites and Quick Start, plus 8 more sections
  • Calls pip

What it does

Networkx Graph Analysis is an agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills. Graph and network analysis toolkit. Four graph types (directed, undirected, multi-edge), centrality, shortest paths, community detection, generators, I/O (GraphML, GML, edge list), matplotlib viz. For large graphs (100K+ nodes) use igraph or graph-tool; for GNNs use PyG.

Its SKILL.md is about 5.8k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 3 other files, including reference files (for example `references/algorithms_generators.md` and `references/io_visualization.md`).

It sits in Data & Analytics, covering Data visualization. It works with NetworkX and Matplotlib. The repository describes itself as: 197 bioinformatics & life science skills for Claude Code and AI agents — BixBench 92.0% accuracy. RNA-seq, single-cell, drug discovery, proteomics, and more. Powers OmicsHorizon. The licence is BSD-3-Clause.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Data visualization

Example prompts

  • “/networkx-graph-analysis”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

9 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Always set random seeds for reproducible generators and layouts: seed=42 in both erdos_renyi_graph() and spring_layout().
  2. Use approximate algorithms for large graphs: nx.betweenness_centrality(G, k=500) samples k nodes instead of all pairs.
  3. Prefer from_pandas_edgelist over manual add_edge loops for bulk data loading -- handles attributes cleanly and is faster.
  4. Copy subgraphs before modification: G.subgraph(nodes) returns a read-only view; call .copy() for a mutable independent graph.
  5. Use GraphML or GML for persistent storage to preserve all node/edge attributes. Edge lists lose metadata unless explicitly handled.
  6. Convert graph types explicitly: D.to_undirected() (DiGraph -> Graph), nx.Graph(M) (MultiGraph -> Graph, collapses multi-edges).
  7. Use sparse matrices for large adjacency exports: to_scipy_sparse_array() is far more memory-efficient than to_numpy_array().
  8. Anti-pattern -- Don't use nx.info(): Deprecated; use G.number_of_nodes(), G.number_of_edges(), nx.density(G) directly.
  9. Anti-pattern -- Don't assume node ordering: Algorithms may return results in different orders. Always index by node key, not position.

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 82c862c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • pip

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • networkx.org
    • github.com

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Networkx Graph Analysis loads about 5.8k tokens when it runs, and up to ~12k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 74 tokens; SKILL.md has 1,178 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
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With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
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SKILL.md

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name
networkx-graph-analysis
description
Graph and network analysis toolkit. Four graph types (directed, undirected, multi-edge), centrality, shortest paths, community detection, generators, I/O (GraphML, GML, edge list), matplotlib viz. For large graphs (100K+ nodes) use igraph or graph-tool; for GNNs use PyG.
license
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NetworkX Graph Analysis

Overview

NetworkX is a Python library for creating, manipulating, and analyzing complex networks and graphs. It provides data structures for undirected, directed, and multi-edge graphs along with a comprehensive collection of graph algorithms, generators, and I/O utilities. Use NetworkX when working with relationship data in social networks, biological interaction networks, transportation systems, citation graphs, or any domain involving pairwise entity relationships.

When to Use

  • Analyzing protein-protein interaction networks, gene regulatory networks, or metabolic pathways
  • Computing centrality measures (degree, betweenness, PageRank) to identify important nodes
  • Finding shortest paths or optimal routes in transportation or communication networks
  • Detecting communities or clusters in social networks or co-expression data
  • Generating synthetic networks (scale-free, small-world, random) for simulation or null models
  • Reading and writing graph data in standard formats (GraphML, GML, edge lists, JSON)
  • Visualizing network topology with node/edge attribute mapping
  • Checking graph properties: connectivity, planarity, isomorphism, DAG structure
  • For large-scale graphs (100K+ nodes) where speed is critical, use igraph or graph-tool instead
  • For billion-edge graphs or GPU-accelerated analytics, use graph-tool with OpenMP or cuGraph
  • For graph neural networks and deep learning on graphs, use torch-geometric-graph-neural-networks

Prerequisites

  • Python packages: networkx, matplotlib, scipy, pandas, numpy
  • Optional: pydot or pygraphviz (Graphviz layouts)
bash
pip install networkx matplotlib scipy pandas numpy

Quick Start

python
import networkx as nx

# Create a graph and add edges with weights
G = nx.karate_club_graph()
print(f"Nodes: {G.number_of_nodes()}, Edges: {G.number_of_edges()}")
# Nodes: 34, Edges: 78

# Compute centrality and find most central node
bc = nx.betweenness_centrality(G)
top_node = max(bc, key=bc.get)
print(f"Most central node: {top_node}, betweenness: {bc[top_node]:.3f}")

# Detect communities
from networkx.algorithms import community
comms = community.greedy_modularity_communities(G)
print(f"Communities found: {len(comms)}")

Core API

Module 1: Graph Creation and Types
python
import networkx as nx

# Undirected graph (most common)
G = nx.Graph()
G.add_node("protein_A", type="kinase", weight=1.5)
G.add_nodes_from(["protein_B", "protein_C"])
G.add_edge("protein_A", "protein_B", weight=0.9, interaction="phosphorylation")
G.add_edges_from([("protein_B", "protein_C"), ("protein_A", "protein_C")])
print(f"Nodes: {G.number_of_nodes()}, Edges: {G.number_of_edges()}")
# Nodes: 3, Edges: 3

# Directed graph (gene regulation, citations)
D = nx.DiGraph()
D.add_edges_from([("TF1", "geneA"), ("TF1", "geneB"), ("TF2", "geneA")])
print(f"TF1 out-degree: {D.out_degree('TF1')}")  # 2

# MultiGraph (multiple relationship types between same nodes)
M = nx.MultiGraph()
M.add_edge("A", "B", key="binding", affinity=0.8)
M.add_edge("A", "B", key="regulation", effect="inhibition")
print(f"Edges between A-B: {M.number_of_edges('A', 'B')}")  # 2
Module 2: Node and Edge Operations
python
import networkx as nx
G = nx.karate_club_graph()

# Query structure
print(f"Degree of node 0: {G.degree(0)}")
print(f"Neighbors of node 0: {list(G.neighbors(0))[:5]}")
print(f"Has edge 0-1: {G.has_edge(0, 1)}")

# Set and get attributes
G.nodes[0]["role"] = "instructor"
nx.set_node_attributes(G, {0: "high", 33: "high"}, "importance")
G[0][1]["weight"] = 0.95

# Iterate with data
for u, v, data in G.edges(data=True):
    if "weight" in data:
        print(f"  Edge {u}-{v}: weight={data['weight']}")
        break

# Subgraphs (returns read-only view; use .copy() for mutable)
H = G.subgraph([0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]).copy()
print(f"Subgraph: {H.number_of_nodes()} nodes, {H.number_of_edges()} edges")
Module 3: Graph Analysis (Centrality)
python
import networkx as nx
G = nx.karate_club_graph()

degree_c = nx.degree_centrality(G)
between_c = nx.betweenness_centrality(G, weight="weight")
# For large graphs, approximate: nx.betweenness_centrality(G, k=100)
close_c = nx.closeness_centrality(G)
eigen_c = nx.eigenvector_centrality(G, max_iter=1000)
pr = nx.pagerank(G, alpha=0.85)

# Compare top nodes across measures
for name, metric in [("Degree", degree_c), ("Betweenness", between_c),
                     ("Closeness", close_c), ("PageRank", pr)]:
    top = max(metric, key=metric.get)
    print(f"{name:12s}: top node={top}, score={metric[top]:.4f}")
Module 4: Path and Connectivity
python
import networkx as nx
G = nx.karate_club_graph()

# Shortest path
path = nx.shortest_path(G, source=0, target=33)
length = nx.shortest_path_length(G, source=0, target=33)
print(f"Shortest path 0->33: {path} (length {length})")
print(f"Average shortest path length: {nx.average_shortest_path_length(G):.3f}")

# Connected components
print(f"Connected: {nx.is_connected(G)}")
components = list(nx.connected_components(G))
print(f"Components: {len(components)}, largest: {len(max(components, key=len))}")

# For directed graphs: strong/weak connectivity
D = nx.DiGraph([(0,1),(1,2),(2,0),(3,4)])
print(f"Strongly connected: {list(nx.strongly_connected_components(D))}")

# Connectivity measures
print(f"Node connectivity: {nx.node_connectivity(G)}")
print(f"Edge connectivity: {nx.edge_connectivity(G)}")
Module 5: Community Detection

Partition networks into densely connected groups.

python
import networkx as nx
from networkx.algorithms import community
import itertools

G = nx.karate_club_graph()

# Greedy modularity maximization
comms_greedy = community.greedy_modularity_communities(G)
mod_score = community.modularity(G, comms_greedy)
print(f"Greedy: {len(comms_greedy)} communities, modularity={mod_score:.4f}")

# Label propagation (fast, non-deterministic)
comms_lpa = community.label_propagation_communities(G)
print(f"Label propagation: {len(list(comms_lpa))} communities")

# Girvan-Newman (hierarchical, edge betweenness removal)
gn = community.girvan_newman(G)
# Get first level of partition
first_level = next(gn)
print(f"Girvan-Newman first split: {len(first_level)} groups")
print(f"  Sizes: {[len(c) for c in first_level]}")
Module 6: I/O and Serialization
python
import networkx as nx
import pandas as pd
import json

G = nx.karate_club_graph()

# Edge list (simple text format)
nx.write_edgelist(G, "karate.edgelist")
G_loaded = nx.read_edgelist("karate.edgelist", nodetype=int)

# GraphML (preserves all attributes, XML-based)
nx.write_graphml(G, "karate.graphml")
G_xml = nx.read_graphml("karate.graphml")

# JSON (node-link format, web-friendly for d3.js)
data = nx.node_link_data(G)
with open("karate.json", "w") as f:
    json.dump(data, f)

# Pandas integration
df = pd.DataFrame({"source": [1,2,3], "target": [2,3,4], "weight": [0.5,1.0,0.75]})
G_pd = nx.from_pandas_edgelist(df, "source", "target", edge_attr="weight")
df_out = nx.to_pandas_edgelist(G_pd)
print(f"Pandas round-trip: {len(df_out)} edges")

# NumPy/SciPy matrices
A = nx.to_numpy_array(G)
print(f"Adjacency matrix shape: {A.shape}")
A_sparse = nx.to_scipy_sparse_array(G, format="csr")  # Memory-efficient
Module 7: Visualization
python
import networkx as nx
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

G = nx.karate_club_graph()
pos = nx.spring_layout(G, seed=42)

# Color by degree, size by betweenness centrality
bc = nx.betweenness_centrality(G)
fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(10, 8))
nx.draw(G, pos=pos, ax=ax,
        node_color=[G.degree(n) for n in G.nodes()], cmap=plt.cm.viridis,
        node_size=[3000 * bc[n] + 100 for n in G.nodes()],
        edge_color="gray", alpha=0.8, with_labels=True, font_size=8)
plt.tight_layout()
plt.savefig("network.png", dpi=300, bbox_inches="tight")
plt.savefig("network.pdf", bbox_inches="tight")  # Vector format
print("Saved network.png and network.pdf")
Module 8: Generators
python
import networkx as nx

# Erdos-Renyi random graph: n nodes, edge probability p
G_er = nx.erdos_renyi_graph(n=200, p=0.05, seed=42)
print(f"ER: {G_er.number_of_nodes()} nodes, {G_er.number_of_edges()} edges")

# Barabasi-Albert scale-free (power-law degree distribution)
G_ba = nx.barabasi_albert_graph(n=200, m=3, seed=42)

# Watts-Strogatz small-world
G_ws = nx.watts_strogatz_graph(n=200, k=6, p=0.1, seed=42)
print(f"WS clustering: {nx.average_clustering(G_ws):.3f}")

# Stochastic block model (community structure)
sizes, probs = [50, 50, 50], [[0.25,0.05,0.02],[0.05,0.35,0.07],[0.02,0.07,0.40]]
G_sbm = nx.stochastic_block_model(sizes, probs, seed=42)

# Built-in datasets and classic graphs
G_karate = nx.karate_club_graph()       # Zachary's karate club
G_grid = nx.grid_2d_graph(5, 7)         # 2D lattice
G_tree = nx.random_tree(n=50, seed=42)  # Random tree
G_geo = nx.random_geometric_graph(n=100, radius=0.2, seed=42)
# See references/algorithms_generators.md for full generator catalog

Key Concepts

Graph Types
ClassDirectedMulti-edgeSelf-loopsUse Case
GraphNoNoYesUndirected networks: social, PPI
DiGraphYesNoYesGene regulation, citations, web
MultiGraphNoYesYesMultiple relationship types
MultiDiGraphYesYesYesTransportation with routes
Attribute Patterns

Attributes are stored as dictionaries at graph, node, and edge levels:

python
import networkx as nx
G = nx.Graph(name="example")              # Graph-level attribute
G.add_node(1, label="hub", weight=1.5)    # Node attributes
G.add_edge(1, 2, weight=0.8, type="ppi")  # Edge attributes

# Bulk set/get
nx.set_node_attributes(G, {1: "red", 2: "blue"}, "color")
colors = nx.get_node_attributes(G, "color")  # {1: 'red', 2: 'blue'}
Layout Algorithms
LayoutFunctionBest For
Spring (force-directed)spring_layout(G, seed=42)General networks
Circularcircular_layout(G)Regular graphs, cycles
Kamada-Kawaikamada_kawai_layout(G)Small-medium networks
Spectralspectral_layout(G)Highlighting clusters
Shell (concentric)shell_layout(G, nlist=[[...],[...]])Layered/hierarchical
Planarplanar_layout(G)Planar graphs only

Common Workflows

Workflow 1: Social Network Analysis

Goal: Identify influential actors, detect communities, and visualize.

python
import networkx as nx
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from networkx.algorithms import community

# Step 1: Load network and basic stats
G = nx.karate_club_graph()
print(f"Network: {G.number_of_nodes()} actors, {G.number_of_edges()} ties")
print(f"Density: {nx.density(G):.4f}, Clustering: {nx.average_clustering(G):.4f}")

# Step 2: Identify influential nodes
bc = nx.betweenness_centrality(G)
top_bc = sorted(bc.items(), key=lambda x: x[1], reverse=True)[:5]
print("Top 5 by betweenness:", [(n, f"{s:.3f}") for n, s in top_bc])

# Step 3: Detect communities
comms = community.greedy_modularity_communities(G)
print(f"Communities: {len(comms)}, modularity: {community.modularity(G, comms):.4f}")

# Step 4: Visualize with community coloring
pos = nx.spring_layout(G, seed=42)
fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(10, 8))
for i, comm in enumerate(comms):
    nx.draw_networkx_nodes(G, pos, nodelist=list(comm), ax=ax,
                           node_color=[plt.cm.Set2(i)]*len(comm), node_size=400)
nx.draw_networkx_edges(G, pos, ax=ax, alpha=0.3)
nx.draw_networkx_labels(G, pos, ax=ax, font_size=8)
plt.axis("off")
plt.tight_layout()
plt.savefig("social_network_analysis.png", dpi=300, bbox_inches="tight")
print("Saved social_network_analysis.png")
Workflow 2: Biological Interaction Network

Goal: Build a PPI network from tabular data, analyze topology, and identify hub proteins.

python
import networkx as nx
import pandas as pd

# Step 1: Load interaction data from DataFrame
interactions = pd.DataFrame({
    "protein_a": ["TP53","TP53","BRCA1","BRCA1","MDM2","ATM","ATM","CHEK2","RB1","CDK2"],
    "protein_b": ["MDM2","BRCA1","ATM","CHEK2","RB1","CHEK2","BRCA2","CDC25A","CDK2","CCNA2"],
    "score": [0.99, 0.95, 0.92, 0.88, 0.91, 0.97, 0.85, 0.90, 0.87, 0.93]
})
G = nx.from_pandas_edgelist(interactions, "protein_a", "protein_b",
                             edge_attr="score")
print(f"PPI network: {G.number_of_nodes()} proteins, {G.number_of_edges()} interactions")

# Step 2: Network statistics
print(f"Connected: {nx.is_connected(G)}")
print(f"Diameter: {nx.diameter(G)}")
print(f"Avg path length: {nx.average_shortest_path_length(G):.2f}")
print(f"Transitivity: {nx.transitivity(G):.4f}")

# Step 3: Hub identification (multiple centrality measures)
degree_c = nx.degree_centrality(G)
between_c = nx.betweenness_centrality(G)
close_c = nx.closeness_centrality(G)

results = pd.DataFrame({
    "protein": list(G.nodes()),
    "degree_centrality": [degree_c[n] for n in G.nodes()],
    "betweenness": [between_c[n] for n in G.nodes()],
    "closeness": [close_c[n] for n in G.nodes()],
}).sort_values("betweenness", ascending=False)
print("\nHub proteins:")
print(results.head(5).to_string(index=False))

# Step 4: Export for downstream analysis
nx.write_graphml(G, "ppi_network.graphml")
results.to_csv("protein_centrality.csv", index=False)
print("Exported ppi_network.graphml and protein_centrality.csv")

Key Parameters

ParameterModuleDefaultRange / OptionsEffect
weightPaths/CentralityNoneEdge attribute nameUse weighted edges for path/centrality calculations
alphapagerank0.850.0-1.0Damping factor; lower = more uniform distribution
kbetweenness_centralityNoneintSample k nodes for approximation on large graphs
max_itereigenvector_centrality100intMax iterations for convergence
seedGenerators/LayoutsNoneintRandom seed for reproducibility
n / p / mER/BA generatorsvariesint/floatNode count, edge probability, edges per new node
k / pWatts-Strogatzvariesint/floatNearest neighbors, rewiring probability
nodetyperead_edgeliststrint, float, strType conversion for node identifiers
edge_attrfrom_pandas_edgelistNoneColumn name(s)Edge attribute columns to include from DataFrame
formatto_scipy_sparse_array"csc""csr", "csc", "coo"Sparse matrix format

Best Practices

  1. Always set random seeds for reproducible generators and layouts: seed=42 in both erdos_renyi_graph() and spring_layout().

  2. Use approximate algorithms for large graphs: nx.betweenness_centrality(G, k=500) samples k nodes instead of all pairs.

  3. Prefer from_pandas_edgelist over manual add_edge loops for bulk data loading -- handles attributes cleanly and is faster.

  4. Copy subgraphs before modification: G.subgraph(nodes) returns a read-only view; call .copy() for a mutable independent graph.

  5. Use GraphML or GML for persistent storage to preserve all node/edge attributes. Edge lists lose metadata unless explicitly handled.

  6. Convert graph types explicitly: D.to_undirected() (DiGraph -> Graph), nx.Graph(M) (MultiGraph -> Graph, collapses multi-edges).

  7. Use sparse matrices for large adjacency exports: to_scipy_sparse_array() is far more memory-efficient than to_numpy_array().

  8. Anti-pattern -- Don't use nx.info(): Deprecated; use G.number_of_nodes(), G.number_of_edges(), nx.density(G) directly.

  9. Anti-pattern -- Don't assume node ordering: Algorithms may return results in different orders. Always index by node key, not position.

Common Recipes

Recipe: Minimum Spanning Tree

Extract the minimum spanning tree and compare to the original graph.

python
import networkx as nx

# Create weighted graph
G = nx.erdos_renyi_graph(50, 0.15, seed=42)
for u, v in G.edges():
    G[u][v]["weight"] = round(nx.utils.py_random_state(42).random(), 2)

mst = nx.minimum_spanning_tree(G, weight="weight")
print(f"Original: {G.number_of_edges()} edges")
print(f"MST: {mst.number_of_edges()} edges")
total_weight = sum(d["weight"] for _, _, d in mst.edges(data=True))
print(f"MST total weight: {total_weight:.2f}")
Recipe: Graph Coloring and Cliques

Find cliques and compute graph coloring.

python
import networkx as nx

G = nx.karate_club_graph()

# Find all maximal cliques
cliques = list(nx.find_cliques(G))
print(f"Maximal cliques: {len(cliques)}")
largest_clique = max(cliques, key=len)
print(f"Largest clique size: {len(largest_clique)}, nodes: {largest_clique}")

# Greedy graph coloring
coloring = nx.greedy_color(G, strategy="largest_first")
n_colors = max(coloring.values()) + 1
print(f"Chromatic number (greedy upper bound): {n_colors}")
Recipe: DAG and Topological Sort

Build a directed acyclic graph and find execution order.

python
import networkx as nx

# Task dependency DAG
D = nx.DiGraph()
D.add_edges_from([
    ("download_data", "preprocess"),
    ("download_data", "validate"),
    ("preprocess", "analyze"),
    ("validate", "analyze"),
    ("analyze", "visualize"),
    ("analyze", "report"),
    ("visualize", "report"),
])

print(f"Is DAG: {nx.is_directed_acyclic_graph(D)}")
order = list(nx.topological_sort(D))
print(f"Execution order: {order}")

# Find all paths from start to end
paths = list(nx.all_simple_paths(D, "download_data", "report"))
print(f"Paths to report: {len(paths)}")
for p in paths:
    print(f"  {' -> '.join(p)}")
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Troubleshooting

ProblemCauseSolution
NetworkXError: Graph is not connectedAlgorithm requires connected graphExtract largest component: G.subgraph(max(nx.connected_components(G), key=len)).copy()
PowerIterationFailedConvergenceEigenvector/PageRank did not convergeIncrease max_iter (e.g., 1000) or check for disconnected components
Very slow centrality computationO(n*m) complexity on large graphsUse k parameter for sampling: betweenness_centrality(G, k=500)
nx.NetworkXNotImplementedAlgorithm not available for graph typeConvert graph type: G.to_undirected() or G.to_directed()
Memory error on large graphsDense adjacency matrixUse to_scipy_sparse_array() instead of to_numpy_array()
Node IDs read as strings from fileread_edgelist defaults to strPass nodetype=int: nx.read_edgelist(f, nodetype=int)
Community detection returns frozen setsNormal return type for communitiesConvert: [list(c) for c in communities]
Self-loops in generated graphsConfiguration model allows self-loopsRemove: G.remove_edges_from(nx.selfloop_edges(G))
Visualization too clutteredToo many nodes/edgesFilter to subgraph, adjust alpha, increase figure size, or use interactive tools (Plotly, PyVis)

Bundled Resources

Migrated from original entry (STUB: 436-line main file + 2,014 lines across 5 reference files, main/total = 17.8%).

references/algorithms_generators.md

Covers: Detailed algorithm parameters for traversal (DFS/BFS), cycles, cliques, graph coloring, isomorphism, matching/covering, tree algorithms (MST variants). Full generator catalog: classic graphs, lattice/grid, tree, bipartite, degree sequence, graph operations (union, compose, complement, products). Relocated inline: Core algorithms (centrality, paths, connectivity, community, flow) -> Core API Modules 3-5. Core generators (ER, BA, WS, SBM) -> Module 8. Omitted: A* heuristic customization, Bellman-Ford negative weights -- consult official docs.

Original file disposition:

  • algorithms.md (383 lines): Top algorithms relocated to Core API Modules 3-5 + Recipes. Remaining (traversal, cliques, coloring, isomorphism, matching, cycles, trees) -> this reference.
  • generators.md (378 lines): Core generators relocated to Module 8. Full catalog (classic, lattice, tree, bipartite, degree sequence, operators) -> this reference.
references/io_visualization.md

Covers: All I/O formats (adjacency list, GEXF, Pajek, LEDA, Cytoscape JSON, DOT/Graphviz, Matrix Market, CSV, database/SQL, compressed gzip). Format selection guide. Advanced visualization: Plotly interactive, PyVis HTML, Graphviz layouts, 3D networks, bipartite layout, community coloring, subgraph highlighting, multi-panel figures, edge labels, directed arrows. Relocated inline: Core I/O (edge list, GraphML, JSON, pandas, NumPy/SciPy) -> Module 6. Basic matplotlib -> Module 7. Omitted: write_gpickle/read_gpickle (deprecated), read_shp/write_shp (removed in NetworkX 3.0; use geopandas).

Original file disposition:

  • io.md (441 lines): Core formats relocated to Module 6. Remaining formats + format selection guide -> this reference.
  • visualization.md (529 lines): Basic matplotlib relocated to Module 7. Advanced techniques (Plotly, PyVis, 3D, bipartite, community coloring) -> this reference.
Fully consolidated original file
  • graph-basics.md (283 lines): Fully consolidated into main SKILL.md. Graph types -> Key Concepts. Node/edge operations, attributes, subgraphs -> Core API Modules 1-2. Diagnostics -> Common Workflows. Memory/float-point considerations -> Best Practices + Troubleshooting. Omitted: nx.info() (deprecated).
  • torch-geometric-graph-neural-networks -- graph neural networks (GCN, GAT, GraphSAGE) for node/graph classification and link prediction on graph-structured data
  • matplotlib-scientific-plotting -- advanced figure customization beyond NetworkX's built-in nx.draw
  • plotly-interactive-plots -- interactive network plots with hover, zoom, and pan
  • pandas (planned) -- DataFrame operations for preparing edge/node data before graph construction
  • scipy (planned) -- sparse matrix operations and numerical algorithms used by NetworkX internally

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  • references/io_visualization.md

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Questions about Networkx Graph Analysis

What does Networkx Graph Analysis do?

Graph and network analysis toolkit. An agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills. Networkx Graph Analysis is an agent skill from jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills. Graph and network analysis toolkit.

When should I use Networkx Graph Analysis?

Networkx Graph Analysis fits situations like: tasks that involve Data visualization.

How do I install Networkx Graph Analysis in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill networkx-graph-analysis -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/scientific-computing/networkx-graph-analysis in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills) into .claude/skills/networkx-graph-analysis in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Networkx Graph Analysis in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills --skill networkx-graph-analysis -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/scientific-computing/networkx-graph-analysis in jaechang-hits/SciAgent-Skills) into .agents/skills/networkx-graph-analysis in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

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What does Networkx Graph Analysis need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Networkx Graph Analysis needs the command-line tools its instructions call (pip). Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Networkx Graph Analysis access the network?

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