rizinorg/cutter

Support all rizin graphs

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#2177 opened on May 3, 2020

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Rizin can generate multiple kinds of graphs Cutter currently only supports function basic block graph.

Describe the solution you'd like

Dedicated widgets instead of some generic widget because that allows implementing content specific features

  • Context menu and other interaction with objects represented by nodes.
  • Adjusting node and edge style based on data.
  • Choosing the most suitable layout algorithm by default.

Even though issue asks for dedicated widgets large part of code can probably be shared.

Dedicated widget for:

  • data reference graph
  • global data reference graph
  • function callgraph #406
  • global callgraph #1776
  • diff graph
  • imports graph
  • references graph
  • global references graph
  • cross references graph
  • axg find paths to reach a point #1085
  • control flow graph https://github.com/rizinorg/cutter/issues/3294

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
5
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
C++ knowledgeQt frameworkrizin API understandinggraph visualization concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
10
Research direction
Examine existing graph widget implementations in Cutter, such as the basic block graph widget. Review linked issues (#406, #1776, #1085, #3294) for completed callgraph and control flow graph widgets. Study the Rizin library's API for generating various graph types (data reference, diff, imports, etc.) and identify shared code patterns. Propose a design for each new graph type, considering dedicated widgets with context menus, node/edge styling, and layout algorithms.