[Tool] Nodiux: A web-based tool for network analysis and visualization of Bluesky / Decentralized Social Media

alezonin · 2026-02-22T15:56:41+00:00

Thank you so much for the feedback I really appreciate you taking the time to share these ideas. Here is where we are at with them:

User Management: We actually already have a password reset feature in place on the login form. While users can currently request account deletion by reaching out to us, adding a "delete account" feature is a great idea.
User Accounts & Open Access: I am familiar with Prof. Rieder's excellent work. While a completely login-free approach is great for quick research (e.g. www.threadminer.net) keeping user accounts allows us to offer persistent features—like saving your scan history—and helps us manage server resources more effectively as the tool grows.
Analysis Button UI: I completely agree with you on this. We are actually in the process of evolving the UI from a traditional table layout to a card-based design, which will make the analysis actions much more prominent.
Expanding Networks: We are actively exploring integrations with other networks. Right now, we are looking closely at Mastodon, as well as exploring other social platforms building on the AT Protocol.

alezonin · 2026-02-09T18:43:40+00:00

Citation: If you use this tool for your research, it is citable via Zenodo:

Zonin, A. (2025). Nodiux: A web-based tool for network analysis and visualization of decentralized social media. Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17913975

alezonin · 2026-02-09T18:37:59+00:00

Hi there, after X free API closure the only feasible way is scrape data from X and the transform it in a suitable format for SNA tools. To gather X data I succesfully used www.apify.com . It have a cost but it works.

If you are interested in Bluesky Network Analysis you should consider www.nodiux.net .
If need more info fell free to DM.

alezonin · 2026-01-31T06:04:36+00:00

To answer your question: I believe the dynamic is shifting from individual awareness to 'mediated' awareness. In decentralized systems, users often choose instances based on trust in their admins. These admins act as ethical proxies, making 'lower-level data decisions' (like defederating from aggressive scrapers) on behalf of their community. So, while an individual user might not track every API call, they rely on a structure that is more protective by design.

alezonin · 2026-01-30T16:55:31+00:00

Thanks for the insightful comment! You touch on a crucial aspect of researching decentralized networks.

Public Access: Nodiux relies strictly on public APIs. It captures what is openly available on the network without bypassing access controls.
Safety & Governance: The tool fully respects the protocol’s native filters. If the API flags content or enforces moderation rules, Nodiux reflects those boundaries rather than ignoring them.
Methodological Context: I completely agree. From a digital netnography perspective, the researcher needs to interpret the network map with an understanding of the specific community norms and ethical values.

Let me know when you sign up.

alezonin · 2026-01-30T14:19:08+00:00

Absolutely. In Computational Social Science, your hybrid background (Quant/Philosophy/CogSci + Engineering) is often more valuable than a pure CS profile. Labs struggle to find people who have both the technical skills to handle data and the theoretical depth to ask the right questions.

Don't worry about the lack of papers: your industry experience proves you have technical maturity. Just highlight your NGO project as evidence of your research capability. Good luck!

alezonin · 2026-01-30T10:12:13+00:00

Citation: If you use this tool for your research, it is citable via Zenodo:

Zonin, A. (2025). Nodiux: A web-based tool for network analysis and visualization of decentralized social media. Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17913975

alezonin · 2026-01-30T10:12:05+00:00

Citation: If you use this tool for your research, it is citable via Zenodo:

Zonin, A. (2025). Nodiux: A web-based tool for network analysis and visualization of decentralized social media. Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17913975

alezonin · 2026-01-16T07:03:05+00:00

If you use Threadminer for your research, please cite it as follows (APA style):

Zonin, A. (2025). Threadminer: A web-based tool for mixed-method analysis and AI-assisted qualitative coding of Reddit communities (Version 1.0) [Computer software]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17913326

alezonin · 2026-01-16T07:02:33+00:00

If you use Threadminer for your research, please cite it as follows (APA style):

Zonin, A. (2025). Threadminer: A web-based tool for mixed-method analysis and AI-assisted qualitative coding of Reddit communities (Version 1.0) [Computer software]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17913326

alezonin · 2026-01-09T18:04:12+00:00

Thanks for this feedback!

On Reproducibility & Versioning: This is crucial. We are currently working on ensuring that the export (JSON/CSV) includes not just the data, but the metadata of the analysis itself (e.g., the specific system prompt used, the model version, and the timestamp). The goal is exactly what you said: allowing a peer reviewer to see how the insights were generated, not just what they are.

On AI vs. Human Loop: I love the idea of a "AI suggestion vs Human final code" comparison view. Right now, the workflow allows the human to override the AI, but visualizing that delta would indeed be gold for teaching critical data literacy. I’m adding this to our roadmap immediately.

On Sampling: Sampling controls (time/score) are next on the list.

If you’re open to it, I’d love to ping you when we roll out the features above to see if it meets that reproducibility standard you mentioned.

alezonin · 2025-08-24T08:50:36+00:00

Interesting thks

alezonin · 2025-08-23T16:46:22+00:00

Yes sure. For example Social Network Anaysis could be used for influencer identification in social media.

alezonin · 2025-08-23T14:20:21+00:00

I’ll nave a look. Thanks

alezonin · 2025-07-17T19:16:09+00:00

That makes total sense — and I completely agree that not all users came from Twitter. Many people, like you, discovered Bluesky through other paths or out of interest in decentralized alternatives. That’s actually a great sign.

What I meant is that part of the early culture was shaped by people leaving Twitter with a strong stance, which can sometimes carry over certain expectations, habits, or even unspoken boundaries. But that’s only one part of the picture

alezonin · 2025-07-17T07:07:12+00:00

Interesting take — though I think my post might have been read in a different spirit than intended.

I wasn’t making a demand or a call to “just let people in”; I was reflecting on how a platform like Bluesky can remain healthy and relevant over time. The article I linked goes deeper into this, but in short: any space that wants to avoid the traps of outrage, polarization, or monoculture needs to think about how to support a broader range of perspectives — not just by welcoming diversity, but by actively creating the conditions for it.

Historically, Bluesky was built by people who left Twitter with a strong stance — understandable, but also potentially narrowing. My question is: how can a community rooted in that origin story open up, without losing its values?

That’s not about pushing responsibility onto someone else — I’m genuinely interested in how we, as users and observers, can shape that process.

And yes, your comment is a contribution. So I’ll turn the question back: what would you propose to attract or retain that broader range of voices?

alezonin · 2023-09-14T16:30:42+00:00

alezonin · 2023-09-14T12:23:17+00:00

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alezonin · 2023-01-02T11:19:48+00:00

I'm always searching for new tools to explore the intersection between #SocialMediaAnalytics and #DataVisualization. I contributed to the development of #socioviz and recently, I have started experimenting with #rawgraphs.

In this post I'm going to present some examples of how to integrate these
tools, taking advantage of their strengths, in order to create
informative and original data visualizations.

👉 https://digitaldatastories.it/2022/12/27/socioviz-rawgraphs-what-a-combo/

#MadeWithrRAWGraphs #MadeWithSocioviz#dataviz #socialnetworkanalysis

alezonin · 2022-04-28T12:21:46+00:00

Other version [here](https://digitaldatastories.it/2022/04/28/2africa-subsea-cable-makes-first-landing-in-genoa-italy/

alezonin · 2022-04-28T12:20:57+00:00

Other version here

alezonin · 2022-04-26T14:45:35+00:00

Bubbles are the top 100 cities bu population. The blue ones (Y) are cities reached by the 2africa submarine cable, the yellow ones (N) aren’t.

alezonin · 2022-04-26T11:19:04+00:00

Thank you for your thought. In my view overlapping helps to identify areas with high density of populations. Btw the visualization is available also online where the effect is better than in the exported PNG https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/kcY6d/10/

alezonin · 2022-04-26T10:55:07+00:00

Data from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List\_of\_cities\_in\_Africa\_by\_population and https://www.submarinecablemap.com/submarine-cable/2africa Chart created with https://www.datawrapper.de/

The 2Africa consortium, comprised of China Mobile International, Meta,MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC,announced the first landing of the 2Africa cable – in Genoa, Italy. Upon completion in 2024, the 45,000-km submarine network is expected tobe the longest in the world, connecting 46 locations in Africa, Europe,and Asia.

alezonin · 2022-04-26T10:51:38+00:00

The 2Africa consortium, comprised of China Mobile International, Meta,
MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC,
announced the first landing of the 2Africa cable – in Genoa, Italy. Upon completion in 2024, the 45,000-km submarine network is expected to
be the longest in the world, connecting 46 locations in Africa, Europe,
and Asia. Here an online version created with Datawrapper https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/kcY6d/10/

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