Cytoscape Web

Cytoscape Web provides web-based visualization and analysis of biological networks with compatibility for Cytoscape Desktop and support for the CX2 network-exchange format and the Network Data Exchange framework.

Key Features:

• Network visualization and analysis: Retains core visualization and analysis functionalities for biological networks from the Cytoscape ecosystem.
• CX2 format support: Supports network exchange via the CX2 file format to ensure compatibility with Cytoscape Desktop.
• Network Data Exchange framework: Utilizes the Network Data Exchange framework for storage and dissemination of networks.
• App framework: Provides an App framework for extensibility and incorporation of community-developed apps.
• Service Apps and algorithm integration: Offers Service Apps that integrate various algorithms for network analysis.
• Extensibility and community contributions: Enables community-driven development and sharing of analytical capabilities within the platform.

Scientific Applications:

• Biological network analysis: Visualization and analysis of biological networks for research applications.
• Cross-platform network exchange: Exchange and interoperability of network data between web implementations and Cytoscape Desktop using CX2 and the Network Data Exchange framework.
• Algorithm dissemination: Deployment and sharing of network analysis algorithms through Apps and Service Apps.

Methodology:

Uses the CX2 format for network exchange and the Network Data Exchange framework for storage and dissemination, and provides an App framework plus Service Apps to integrate analysis algorithms.