How the Concept Mapper works

A visual walkthrough of building knowledge maps — from first node to connected graph.

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1

Double-click to add a node

Double-click anywhere on the canvas. A new node appears at that position, ready to be named and categorised.

⇧ New Concept
2

Build your map with different node types

Add multiple nodes and choose types from the sidebar — Concept, Factor, Outcome, Intervention, Actor, or Source. Each gets its own colour.

C Ocean Warming F CO₂ Emissions O Coral Bleaching Policy Response
3

Draw connections between concepts

Select a node, click "Connect →", then click the target. Choose relationship types: causes, inhibits, entails, supports, and more.

F CO₂ Emissions C Ocean Warming causes
4

Drag to rearrange

Drag any node to reposition it. The edges follow automatically. Drag the canvas background to pan around your map.

C Ocean Warming F CO₂ Emissions
5

Edit properties in the sidebar

Click any node to see its properties in the left panel. Change the label, type, and add a description. Click an edge to change its relationship type or add a weight.

NODE PROPERTIES Label Ocean Warming Type Concept Description Rising sea surface temperatures due to... C Ocean Warming
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Build a knowledge graph

As you add more nodes and connections, your map becomes a structured knowledge graph — relationships between concepts that can be stored, shared, and queried.

causes causes inhibits supports CO₂ Emissions Ocean Warming Coral Bleaching IPCC Report Marine Protection
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