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Two nodes, one edge

This is the smallest valid graph. Nodes are created automatically when referenced in an edge.

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Shapes and labels

Add a shape after the colon — c circle, d diamond, r rect, p pill, o oval, h hexagon. Then a label.

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Edge labels

Put a label after the edge to annotate it.

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Direction

Set the layout direction with >LR, >TB, >RL, or >BT. Default is top-to-bottom.

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Groups

Wrap nodes in @name{...} to group them. Groups can have labels too.

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