Network monitoring tools often struggle with presenting complex data in a clear and usable way. Rebuilding the UI with modern tools like React and Tailwind CSS opened up new possibilities for making network dashboards truly user-friendly.

UI/UX Enhancements

Enhanced Tooltips and Directional Indicators
Tooltips on nodes and edges provide immediate access to key device information such as device name, hostname, and uptime without cluttering the graph. Directional arrows appear on edges when hovering, clearly indicating the direction of connection. These features make it easier to understand complex network relationships visually and reduce the need to cross-reference separate tables or documentation.

Dynamic Edge Labels
Another subtle enhancement comes from how edge labels are handled. To keep the interface clean and focused, edge labels are hidden by default. When a user hovers over an edge, its label appears, offering connection details without overwhelming the view.

Search with Autocomplete
An integrated search box offers real-time suggestions as users type, enabling quick discovery of devices even in large, complex topologies. Selecting a device from the suggestions automatically highlights the node on the graph and zooms in for better focus, streamlining navigation and reducing the time spent hunting for specific devices.

Interaction Recovery and Graph State Control

Beyond the reset button, clicking outside any node or edge clears highlights and restores the original styles. This keeps the graph visually clean and reduces distraction after interactions. The app uses the initially loaded graph data to accurately reset edge colors.

tsCopyEditinitialGraph.current.edges.forEach((originalEdge) => {
  edgesData.current!.update({
    id: originalEdge.id,
    color: originalEdge.color || (isDark ? "#444" : "#BBBBBB"),
  });
});

These subtle interaction details help users regain context quickly and reduce frustration when navigating a dense topology.

Theme Awareness
The interface dynamically adjusts between dark and light modes, updating colors, fonts, and graph elements to maintain optimal contrast and readability. This reduces eye strain during extended use and ensures that visual elements remain clear regardless of the chosen theme.

Small but focused UI and UX improvements can transform network visualization tools from overwhelming data dumps into intuitive, effective user experiences. These enhancements empower users to quickly understand network status and relationships, making their workflow smoother and less error-prone.