Visualizing graph database

Question

Assuming i am working with neo4j, the only way i can think of that would visualize my mock up data is to generate cypher code and paste it into neo4j's data browser

Is there another (better, simplier?) way one can use to create visualization without using cypher? Generating cypher code seems like a complex enough task by itself.

Writing tests is of course another way of making sure relationships are set up right, but as i am learning the system, i'd like to visually see things to make sure they are set up as expected.

Answer 1

There is a new solution to explore the content of a Neo4j graph database using a web browser: http://linkurio.us/

It allows you to search nodes by properties, inspect nodes, expand neighborhood...

Disclamer: I'm co-founder of Linkurious and Gephi.

Answer 2

There are some options listed on http://www.neo4j.org/develop/visualize also.

Answer 3

This gist contains an example on how to use the Neo4J Graphviz component to generate output in Graphviz DOT notation, which is supported by a range of graph visualizing software. (And of course Graphviz itself)

(Link to the original blog post where I found the example: http://blog.neo4j.org/2012/05/graph-this-rendering-your-graph-with.html)