Dependency Graph

There are several ways to open the dependency graph:

• Press Cmd+Shift+G from anywhere in the app
• Click View → Dependency Graph in the menu bar
• Click the Dependencies tab in the package details panel

The dependency graph shows how packages relate to each other:

• Nodes - Each circle represents a package
• Edges - Lines connect packages to their dependencies
• Colors - Different colors indicate package types and status
• Size - Larger nodes have more dependents

Node Colors

Navigation

• Pan - Click and drag on empty space to move the view
• Zoom - Use scroll wheel or pinch gesture to zoom in/out
• Reset View - Double-click empty space to reset zoom and position

Selecting Packages

• Click a node - Select that package and highlight its connections
• Double-click a node - Open the package details in the main view
• Hover over a node - See package name and version tooltip

Switch between different visualization modes:

Dependencies View

Shows what packages the selected package depends on:

• Direct dependencies are connected with solid lines
• Transitive dependencies are shown with dashed lines
• Depth can be controlled with the slider

Dependents View

Shows what packages depend on the selected package:

• Useful for understanding impact before uninstalling
• Shows why a package was installed as a dependency

Full Graph View

Shows all installed packages and their relationships:

• Great for understanding your overall system
• Can be filtered by package type
• Performance optimized for large graphs

Force-Directed

Default layout where connected packages attract each other:

• Natural clustering of related packages
• Good for exploring relationships
• Nodes can be dragged to rearrange

Hierarchical

Tree-like layout showing dependency levels:

• Clear visualization of dependency depth
• Root packages at top, dependencies below
• Best for understanding dependency chains

Radial

Circular layout with selected package at center:

• Dependencies radiate outward
• Great for focused exploration
• Compact view for many dependencies

Before Uninstalling

Check what depends on a package before removing it:

1. Select the package you want to uninstall
2. Switch to Dependents view
3. Review which packages will be affected

Understanding Installation Size

See all transitive dependencies that will be installed:

1. Find a package you want to install
2. View its dependency graph
3. Count total packages that will be added

Finding Orphaned Packages

Identify packages with no dependents:

1. Open the full graph view
2. Look for isolated nodes
3. These may be candidates for cleanup