A. Set up Gephi

  1. This tutorial utilizes the free software package, Gephi, as well as the Gephi plugin, SigmaExporter. If you already have these set up, skip ahead to section B of this tutorial.
  2. You can install Gephi, by downloading it, and following the installation instructions.

  3. Once Gephi is set up, navigate to the application’s top menu, select Tools and then select Plugins.

    Gephi's top menu with 'Tools' selected. From this selection a dropdown menu with the entry 'Plugins' is also selected.

  4. In the Plugins window, first select the Available Plugins, and navigate to SigmaExporter. Check the Install box, and click Install.

    The Plugins window with the Available Plugins tab highlighted and opened. SigmaExporter selected and Install highlighted.

  5. In the Plugin Installer, click Next, accept the terms, and click Install. You will need to restart the program before you use the plugin. After choosing your desired restart time, click Finish.

    The Plugin Installer window with the 'Finish' button highlighted.

Technique: Data Visualization | Tools: Gephi

First created: September 13, 2021
Last updated: May 08, 2026

Tutorial maintained by Kelly Schultz.

Tutorial created by Kelly Schultz.

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