Important Information & Disclosures BETA - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Research & Educational Tool
Sentinel NET is a research and educational tool developed by Hidden Information Labs Institute for exploring relational dynamics and network graph patterns. This tool is designed to complement, not replace, professional guidance.
Not Medical or Therapeutic Advice
This tool does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. The visualizations, metrics, and analyses are for self-reflection and educational purposes only. They should not be used as a basis for clinical, legal, or professional decisions.
If you are experiencing mental health concerns or emotional distress, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider.
Beta Software - Use at Your Own Risk
This is beta software under active development. By using Sentinel NET, you acknowledge and accept that:
  • The software may contain bugs, errors, or produce unexpected behavior
  • Graph metrics and calculations are provided for educational illustration only and their accuracy is not guaranteed
  • Features, algorithms, and outputs are subject to change without notice
  • Data is stored locally in your browser - clearing browser data will delete your network
  • We strongly recommend regular manual backups of any data you wish to preserve
No Warranty & Limitation of Liability
Hidden Information Labs Institute and its contributors provide this tool "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
In no event shall the creators be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability arising from the use of or inability to use this tool. You use Sentinel NET entirely at your own risk and are solely responsible for any decisions or actions taken based on its outputs.
Privacy & Data Responsibility
All data is stored locally in your browser (IndexedDB). No data is transmitted to external servers. You are responsible for:
  • Protecting access to devices where you use this tool
  • The privacy and dignity of individuals you map in your network
  • Maintaining backups of data you wish to preserve
Interpretation of Results
The graph metrics, visualizations, and tension scores are computed from data you input. They reflect your subjective assessments processed through mathematical models - not objective reality. All outputs should be treated as one analytical perspective and not as definitive assessments of any relationship or individual.
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How to Use Sentinel NET
Getting Started
1. Set up your center node using the "Me" panel. This represents you as the ego in an ego-centric network.
2. Add people. When a center node exists, a connection from you to each new person is created automatically. Edge properties (strength, type, structural pattern) are derived from what you enter.
3. Use "Connect Others" to link two people who know each other. Their structural pattern is derived from both endpoints' dimension profiles.
Five Structural Dimensions
Each dimension is a structural assessment of the relationship, not an emotional label. You are describing what the relationship does, not how it feels.
EmpowermentHow much energy does this relationship generate or consume?
GrowthDoes this relationship produce change or maintain stasis?
FreedomHow much autonomy does this relationship permit?
SupportHow much load-bearing capacity does this bond have?
CommitmentHow reliable is this connection's structural integrity?
Structural Patterns (Auto-Derived)
Patterns are computed from the five dimensions. You never label these directly. The system reads the structural shape and classifies it.
ReinforcingHigh average, strong support axis
ActivatingHigh empowerment + growth
GenerativeHigh growth + freedom
StabilizingModerate-high, balanced profile
BaselineMid-range, low variance
AsymmetricHigh dimensional spread, at least one weak axis
ConstrainedLow scores across multiple dimensions
Reading the Graph
Nodes: Ring colors show the primary and secondary archetype, derived from dimensions. The center "Me" node renders in gold.
Edges: Three visual channels encode different properties simultaneously:
ColorToggle between Type, Pattern, or Tension (click the edge mode button)
WidthConnection strength (weak = thin, strong = thick)
DashStructural pattern (solid = reinforcing/activating/generative/stabilizing, dashed = baseline, dotted = asymmetric/constrained)
Wobble: Nodes with high dimensional conflict (tension) wobble. More conflict = more movement. This is a structural readout, not a judgment.
Keyboard Shortcuts
\ or Ctrl+B Toggle the sidebar panel
Double-click any node or edge to see its detail view.
A Note on Interpretation
This tool shows structure. It names patterns, measures topology, and maps dimensional profiles. If you recognise something in what it shows you, that recognition is yours. The tool did not tell you how to feel about your network. It showed you a shape. What you do with that shape is your decision.