torch-geometric

--- name: torch-geometric description: "Graph Neural Networks (PyG). Node/graph classification, link prediction, GCN, GAT, GraphSAGE, heterogeneous graphs, molecular property prediction, for geometric deep learning." license: MIT license metadata: skill-author: K-Dense Inc. --- # PyTorch Geometric (PyG) ## Overview PyTorch Geometric is a library built on PyTorch for developing and training Graph Neural Networks (GNNs). Apply this skill for deep learning on graphs and irregular structures, including mini-batch processing, multi-GPU training, and geometric deep learning applications. ## When to Use This Skill This skill should be used when working with: - **Graph-based machine learning**: Node classification, graph classification, link prediction - **Molecular property prediction**: Drug discovery, chemical property prediction - **Social network analysis**: Community detection, influence prediction - **Citation networks**: Paper classification, recommendation systems - **3D geometric data**: Point clouds, meshes, molecular structures - **Heterogeneous graphs**: Multi-type nodes and edges (e.g., knowledge graphs) - **Large-scale graph learning**: Neighbor sampling, distributed training ## Quick Start ### Installation ```bash uv pip install torch_geometric ``` For additional dependencies (sparse operations, clustering): ```bash uv pip install pyg_lib torch_scatter torch_sparse torch_cluster torch_spline_conv -f https://data.pyg.org/whl/torch-${TORCH}+${CUDA}.html ``` ### Basic Graph Creation ```python import torch from torch_geometric.data import Data # Create a simple graph with 3 nodes edge_index = torch.tensor([[0, 1, 1, 2], # source nodes [1, 0, 2, 1]], dtype=torch.long) # target nodes x = torch.tensor([[-1], [0], [1]], dtype=torch.float) # node features data = Data(x=x, edge_index=edge_index) print(f"Nodes: {data.num_nodes}, Edges: {data.num_edges}") ``` ### Loading a Benchmark Dataset ```python from torch_geometric.datasets import Planetoid # Load Cora citation network dataset = Planetoid(root='/tmp/Cora', name='Cora') data = dataset[0] # Get the first (and only) graph print(f"Dataset: {dataset}") print(f"Nodes: {data.num_nodes}, Edges: {data.num_edges}") print(f"Features: {data.num_node_features}, Classes: {dataset.num_classes}") ``` ## Core Concepts ### Data Structure PyG represents graphs using the `torch_geometric.data.Data` class with these key attributes: - **`data.x`**: Node feature matrix `[num_nodes, num_node_features]` - **`data.edge_index`**: Graph connectivity in COO format `[2, num_edges]` - **`data.edge_attr`**: Edge feature matrix `[num_edges, num_edge_features]` (optional) - **`data.y`**: Target labels for nodes or graphs - **`data.pos`**: Node spatial positions `[num_nodes, num_dimensions]` (optional) - **Custom attributes**: Can add any attribute (e.g., `data.train_mask`, `data.batch`) **Important**: These attributes are not mandatory—extend Data objects with custom attributes as needed. ### Edge Index Format Edges are stored in COO (coordinate) format as a `[2, num_edges]` tensor: - First row: source node indices - Second row: target node indices ```python # Edge list: (0→1), (1→0), (1→2), (2→1) edge_index = torch.tensor([[0, 1, 1, 2], [1, 0, 2, 1]], dtype=torch.long) ``` ### Mini-Batch Processing PyG handles batching by creating block-diagonal adjacency matrices, concatenating multiple graphs into one large disconnected graph: - Adjacency matrices are stacked diagonally - Node features are concatenated along the node dimension - A `batch` vector maps each node to its source graph - No padding needed—computationally efficient ```python from torch_geometric.loader import DataLoader loader = DataLoader(dataset, batch_size=32, shuffle=True) for batch in loader: print(f"Batch size: {batch.num_graphs}") print(f"Total nodes: {batch.num_nodes}") # batch.batch maps nodes to graphs ``` ## Building Graph Neural Networks ### Message Passing Paradigm GNNs in PyG follow a neighborhood aggregation scheme: 1. Transform node features 2. Propagate messages along edges 3. Aggregate messages from neighbors 4. Update node representations ### Using Pre-Built Layers PyG provides 40+ convolutional layers. Common ones include: **GCNConv** (Graph Convolutional Network): ```python from torch_geometric.nn import GCNConv import torch.nn.functional as F class GCN(torch.nn.Module): def __init__(self, num_features, num_classes): super().__init__() self.conv1 = GCNConv(num_features, 16) self.conv2 = GCNConv(16, num_classes) def forward(self, data): x, edge_index = data.x, data.edge_index x = self.conv1(x, edge_index) x = F.relu(x) x = F.dropout(x, training=self.training) x = self.conv2(x, edge_index) return F.log_softmax(x, dim=1) ``` **GATConv** (Graph Attention Network): ```python from torch_geometric.nn import GATConv class GAT(torch.nn.Module): def __init__(self, num_features, num_classes): super().__init__() self.conv1 = GATConv(num_features, 8, heads=8, dropout=0.6) self.conv2 = GATConv(8 * 8, num_classes, heads=1, concat=False, dropout=0.6) def forward(self, data): x, edge_index = data.x, data.edge_index x = F.dropout(x, p=0.6, training=self.training) x = F.elu(self.conv1(x, edge_index)) x = F.dropout(x, p=0.6, training=self.training) x = self.conv2(x, edge_index) return F.log_softmax(x, dim=1) ``` **GraphSAGE**: ```python from torch_geometric.nn import SAGEConv class GraphSAGE(torch.nn.Module): def __init__(self, num_features, num_classes): super().__init__() self.conv1 = SAGEConv(num_features, 64) self.conv2 = SAGEConv(64, num_classes) def forward(self, data): x, edge_index = data.x, data.edge_index x = self.conv1(x, edge_index) x = F.relu(x) x = F.dropout(x, training=self.training) x = self.conv2(x, edge_index) return F.log_softmax(x, dim=1) ``` ### Custom Message Passing Layers For custom layers, inherit from `MessagePassing`: ```python from torch_geometric.nn import MessagePassing from torch_geometric.utils import add_self_loops, degree class CustomConv(MessagePassing): def __init__(self, in_channels, out_channels): super().__init__(aggr='add') # "add", "mean", or "max" self.lin = torch.nn.Linear(in_channels, out_channels) def forward(self, x, edge_index): # Add self-loops to adjacency matrix edge_index, _ = add_self_loops(edge_index, num_nodes=x.size(0)) # Transform node features x = self.lin(x) # Compute normalization row, col = edge_index deg = degree(col, x.size(0), dtype=x.dtype) deg_inv_sqrt = deg.pow(-0.5) norm = deg_inv_sqrt[row] * deg_inv_sqrt[col] # Propagate messages return self.propagate(edge_index, x=x, norm=norm) def message(self, x_j, norm): # x_j: features of source nodes return norm.view(-1, 1) * x_j ``` Key methods: - **`forward()`**: Main entry point - **`message()`**: Constructs messages from source to target nodes - **`aggregate()`**: Aggregates messages (usually don't override—set `aggr` parameter) - **`update()`**: Updates node embeddings after aggregation **Variable naming convention**: Appending `_i` or `_j` to tensor names automatically maps them to target or source nodes. ## Working with Datasets ### Loading Built-in Datasets PyG provides extensive benchmark datasets: ```python # Citation networks (node classification) from torch_geometric.datasets import Planetoid dataset = Planetoid(root='/tmp/Cora', name='Cora') # or 'CiteSeer', 'PubMed' # Graph classification from torch_geometric.datasets import TUDataset dataset = TUDataset(root='/tmp/ENZYMES', name='ENZYMES') # Molecular datasets from torch_geometric.datasets import QM9 dataset = QM9(root='/tmp/QM9') # Large-scale datasets from torch_geometric.datasets import Reddit dataset = Reddit(root='/tmp/Reddit') ``` Check `references/datasets_reference.md` for a comprehensive list. ### Creating Custom Datasets For datasets that fit in memory, inherit from `InMemoryDataset`: ```python from torch_geometric.data import InMemoryDataset, Data import torch class MyOwnDataset(InMemoryDataset): def __init__(self, root, transform=None, pre_transform=None): super().__init__(root, transform, pre_transform) self.load(self.processed_paths[0]) @property def raw_file_names(self): return ['my_data.csv'] # Files needed in raw_dir @property def processed_file_names(self): return ['data.pt'] # Files in processed_dir def download(self): # Download raw data to self.raw_dir pass def process(self): # Read data, create Data objects data_list = [] # Example: Create a simple graph edge_index = torch.tensor([[0, 1], [1, 0]], dtype=torch.long) x = torch.randn(2, 16) y = torch.tensor([0], dtype=torch.long) data = Data(x=x, edge_index=edge_index, y=y) data_list.append(data) # Apply pre_filter and pre_transform if self.pre_filter is not None: data_list = [d for d in data_list if self.pre_filter(d)] if self.pre_transform is not None: data_list = [self.pre_transform(d) for d in data_list] # Save processed data self.save(data_list, self.processed_paths[0]) ``` For large datasets that don't fit in memory, inherit from `Dataset` and implement `len()` and `get(idx)`. ### Loading Graphs from CSV ```python import pandas as pd import torch from torch_geometric.data import HeteroData # Load nodes nodes_df = pd.read_csv('nodes.csv') x = torch.tensor(nodes_df[['feat1', 'feat2']].values, dtype=torch.float) # Load edges edges_df = pd.read_csv('edges.csv') edge_index = torch.tensor([edges_df['source'].values, edges_df['target'].values], dtype=torch.long) data = Data(x=x, edge_index=edge_index) ``` ## Training Workflows ### Node Classification (Single Graph) ```python import torch import torch.nn.functional as F from torch_geometric.datasets import Planetoid # Load dataset dataset = Planetoid(root='/tmp/Cora', name='Cora') data = dataset[0] # Create model model = GCN(dataset.num_features, dataset.num_classes) optimizer = torch.optim.Adam(model.parameters(), lr=0.01, weight_decay=5e-4) # Training model.train() for epoch in range(200): optimizer.zero_grad() out = model(data) loss = F.nll_loss(out[data.train_mask], data.y[data.train_mask]) loss.backward() optimizer.step() if epoch % 10 == 0: print(f'Epoch {epoch}, Loss: {loss.item():.4f}') # Evaluation model.eval() pred = model(data).argmax(dim=1) correct = (pred[data.test_mask] == data.y[data.test_mask]).sum() acc = int(correct) / int(data.test_mask.sum()) print(f'Test Accuracy: {acc:.4f}') ``` ### Graph Classification (Multiple Graphs) ```python from torch_geometric.datasets import TUDataset from torch_geometric.loader import DataLoader from torch_geometric.nn import global_mean_pool class GraphClassifier(torch.nn.Module): def __init__(self, num_features, num_classes): super().__init__() self.conv1 = GCNConv(num_features, 64) self.conv2 = GCNConv(64, 64) self.lin = torch.nn.Linear(64, num_classes) def forward(self, data): x, edge_index, batch = data.x, data.edge_index, data.batch x = self.conv1(x, edge_index) x = F.relu(x) x = self.conv2(x, edge_index) x = F.relu(x) # Global pooling (aggregate node features to graph-level) x = global_mean_pool(x, batch) x = self.lin(x) return F.log_softmax(x, dim=1) # Load dataset dataset = TUDataset(root='/tmp/ENZYMES', name='ENZYMES') loader = DataLoader(dataset, batch_size=32, shuffle=True) model = GraphClassifier(dataset.num_features, dataset.num_classes) optimizer = torch.optim.Adam(model.parameters(), lr=0.01) # Training model.train() for epoch in range(100): total_loss = 0 for batch in loader: optimizer.zero_grad() out = model(batch) loss = F.nll_loss(out, batch.y) loss.backward() optimizer.step() total_loss += loss.item() if epoch % 10 == 0: print(f'Epoch {epoch}, Loss: {total_loss / len(loader):.4f}') ``` ### Large-Scale Graphs with Neighbor Sampling For large graphs, use `NeighborLoader` to sample subgraphs: ```python from torch_geometric.loader import NeighborLoader # Create a neighbor sampler train_loader = NeighborLoader( data, num_neighbors=[25, 10], # Sample 25 neighbors for 1st hop, 10 for 2nd hop batch_size=128, input_nodes=data.train_mask, ) # Training model.train() for batch in train_loader: optimizer.zero_grad() out = model(batch) # Only compute loss on seed nodes (first batch_size nodes) loss = F.nll_loss(out[:batch.batch_size], batch.y[:batch.batch_size]) loss.backward() optimizer.step() ``` **Important**: - Output subgraphs are directed - Node indices are relabeled (0 to batch.num_nodes - 1) - Only use seed node predictions for loss computation - Sampling beyond 2-3 hops is generally not feasible ## Advanced Features ### Heterogeneous Graphs For graphs with multiple node and edge types, use `HeteroData`: ```python from torch_geometric.data import HeteroData data = HeteroData() # Add node features for different types data['paper'].x = torch.randn(100, 128) # 100 papers with 128 features data['author'].x = torch.randn(200, 64) # 200 authors with 64 features # Add edges for different types (source_type, edge_type, target_type) data['author', 'writes', 'paper'].edge_index = torch.randint(0, 200, (2, 500)) data['paper', 'cites', 'paper'].edge_index = torch.randint(0, 100, (2, 300)) print(data) ``` Convert homogeneous models to heterogeneous: ```python from torch_geometric.nn import to_hetero # Define homogeneous model model = GNN(...) # Convert to heterogeneous model = to_hetero(model, data.metadata(), aggr='sum') # Use as normal out = model(data.x_dict, data.edge_index_dict) ``` Or use `HeteroConv` for custom edge-type-specific operations: ```python from torch_geometric.nn import HeteroConv, GCNConv, SAGEConv class HeteroGNN(torch.nn.Module): def __init__(self, metadata): super().__init__() self.conv1 = HeteroConv({ ('paper', 'cites', 'paper'): GCNConv(-1, 64), ('author', 'writes', 'paper'): SAGEConv((-1, -1), 64), }, aggr='sum') self.conv2 = HeteroConv({ ('paper', 'cites', 'paper'): GCNConv(64, 32), ('author', 'writes', 'paper'): SAGEConv((64, 64), 32), }, aggr='sum') def forward(self, x_dict, edge_index_dict): x_dict = self.conv1(x_dict, edge_index_dict) x_dict = {key: F.relu(x) for key, x in x_dict.items()} x_dict = self.conv2(x_dict, edge_index_dict) return x_dict ``` ### Transforms Apply transforms to modify graph structure or features: ```python from torch_geometric.transforms import NormalizeFeatures, AddSelfLoops, Compose # Single transform transform = NormalizeFeatures() dataset = Planetoid(root='/tmp/Cora', name='Cora', transform=transform) # Compose multiple transforms transform = Compose([ AddSelfLoops(), NormalizeFeatures(), ]) dataset = Planetoid(root='/tmp/Cora', name='Cora', transform=transform) ``` Common transforms: - **Structure**: `ToUndirected`, `AddSelfLoops`, `RemoveSelfLoops`, `KNNGraph`, `RadiusGraph` - **Features**: `NormalizeFeatures`, `NormalizeScale`, `Center` - **Sampling**: `RandomNodeSplit`, `RandomLinkSplit` - **Positional Encoding**: `AddLaplacianEigenvectorPE`, `AddRandomWalkPE` See `references/transforms_reference.md` for the full list. ### Model Explainability PyG provides explainability tools to understand model predictions: ```python from torch_geometric.explain import Explainer, GNNExplainer # Create explainer explainer = Explainer( model=model, algorithm=GNNExplainer(epochs=200), explanation_type='model', # or 'phenomenon' node_mask_type='attributes', edge_mask_type='object', model_config=dict( mode='multiclass_classification', task_level='node', return_type='log_probs', ), ) # Generate explanation for a specific node node_idx = 10 explanation = explainer(data.x, data.edge_index, index=node_idx) # Visualize print(f'Node {node_idx} explanation:') print(f'Important edges: {explanation.edge_mask.topk(5).indices}') print(f'Important features: {explanation.node_mask[node_idx].topk(5).indices}') ``` ### Pooling Operations For hierarchical graph representations: ```python from torch_geometric.nn import TopKPooling, global_mean_pool class HierarchicalGNN(torch.nn.Module): def __init__(self, num_features, num_classes): super().__init__() self.conv1 = GCNConv(num_features, 64) self.pool1 = TopKPooling(64, ratio=0.8) self.conv2 = GCNConv(64, 64) self.pool2 = TopKPooling(64, ratio=0.8) self.lin = torch.nn.Linear(64, num_classes) def forward(self, data): x, edge_index, batch = data.x, data.edge_index, data.batch x = F.relu(self.conv1(x, edge_index)) x, edge_index, _, batch, _, _ = self.pool1(x, edge_index, None, batch) x = F.relu(self.conv2(x, edge_index)) x, edge_index, _, batch, _, _ = self.pool2(x, edge_index, None, batch) x = global_mean_pool(x, batch) x = self.lin(x) return F.log_softmax(x, dim=1) ``` ## Common Patterns and Best Practices ### Check Graph Properties ```python # Undirected check from torch_geometric.utils import is_undirected print(f"Is undirected: {is_undirected(data.edge_index)}") # Connected components from torch_geometric.utils import connected_components print(f"Connected components: {connected_components(data.edge_index)}") # Contains self-loops from torch_geometric.utils import contains_self_loops print(f"Has self-loops: {contains_self_loops(data.edge_index)}") ``` ### GPU Training ```python device = torch.device('cuda' if torch.cuda.is_available() else 'cpu') model = model.to(device) data = data.to(device) # For DataLoader for batch in loader: batch = batch.to(device) # Train... ``` ### Save and Load Models ```python # Save torch.save(model.state_dict(), 'model.pth') # Load model = GCN(num_features, num_classes) model.load_state_dict(torch.load('model.pth')) model.eval() ``` ### Layer Capabilities When choosing layers, consider these capabilities: - **SparseTensor**: Supports efficient sparse matrix operations - **edge_weight**: Handles one-dimensional edge weights - **edge_attr**: Processes multi-dimensional edge features - **Bipartite**: Works with bipartite graphs (different source/target dimensions) - **Lazy**: Enables initialization without specifying input dimensions See the GNN cheatsheet at `references/layer_capabilities.md`. ## Resources ### Bundled References This skill includes detailed reference documentation: - **`references/layers_reference.md`**: Complete listing of all 40+ GNN layers with descriptions and capabilities - **`references/datasets_reference.md`**: Comprehensive dataset catalog organized by category - **`references/transforms_reference.md`**: All available transforms and their use cases - **`references/api_patterns.md`**: Common API patterns and coding examples ### Scripts Utility scripts are provided in `scripts/`: - **`scripts/visualize_graph.py`**: Visualize graph structure using networkx and matplotlib - **`scripts/create_gnn_template.py`**: Generate boilerplate code for common GNN architectures - **`scripts/benchmark_model.py`**: Benchmark model performance on standard datasets Execute scripts directly or read them for implementation patterns. ### Official Resources - **Documentation**: https://pytorch-geometric.readthedocs.io/ - **GitHub**: https://github.com/pyg-team/pytorch_geometric - **Tutorials**: https://pytorch-geometric.readthedocs.io/en/latest/get_started/introduction.html - **Examples**: https://github.com/pyg-team/pytorch_geometric/tree/master/examples ## 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