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A webpage for viewing all of a person's family tree at once

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Complete Family Tree Viewer

by shellerik·May 25, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidCozyNiche Gem

Custom stacking algorithm draws entire family trees with zero crossing lines in the browser.

Strengths
  • •Custom stacking algorithm eliminates line crossings that plague standard genealogy tools.
  • •Runs entirely client-side with no server, ensuring total data privacy for sensitive records.
  • •Exports high-resolution PNG and SVG files suitable for printing large charts.
Weaknesses
  • •View-only tool lacks editing capabilities, requiring round-trips to other software.
  • •Niche audience limits broader developer appeal beyond genealogy hobbyists.
Category
Open Source
Target Audience

Genealogy enthusiasts and family historians

Similar To

Gramps · Ancestry.com · FamilySearch

Post Description

While the U.S. is celebrating Memorial Day, it seems like a good time to share this genealogy tool I made.

It can show the entire family tree for a person in a GEDCOM file (all of their relatives and in-laws) without any crossing lines and with lots of control over the styling.

I couldn't find any other software that does this, except maybe Gramps. Hopefully people will find it useful.

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