Sippschaft visualizes genealogy data as an interactive tree. Family members are defined as simple Markdown files with YAML metadata — no database, no complex import formats. Just folders and text files.
Everything you need
Simple data, stunning results.
The Big Picture
See your entire family as a beautiful tree — parents above, spouses together, generations flowing down.
Living Connections
A physics-powered node graph that feels alive. Drag, zoom, and explore the web of your family.
Personal Stories
Every person gets a profile — photo, dates, biography, and links to relatives. History with a face.
Your Style
Modern or Neon — pick a theme that fits. Your family tree, your aesthetic.
Plain Text, Full Control
No database, no proprietary formats. Your family data lives in Markdown files you can read and edit anywhere.
Share It Everywhere
Export as a self-contained static site. Host it, email it, put it on a USB stick — it just works.
See it in action
Your family, three different ways.
Get started in seconds
Your family data, instantly visualized.
./sippschaft --data /path/to/my/family
Available for Linux, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), and Windows.
Use at your own risk. Always back up your files before use.