This Week in Neo4j: NODES, MCP, AI Agents, Access Control and more
Blog post from Neo4j
This week's Neo4j update highlights the launch of the NODES 2025 agenda, a global conference focused on graph database applications and Neo4j innovations, set for November 6. Key developments include the creation of MCP-powered GraphRAG retrievers and the use of Neo4j for agentic memory in a Multi-User Dungeon (MUD) game. The update also discusses fine-grained, graph-based access control for multi-tenant SaaS applications, enabling dynamic enforcement of permissions. Featured community member Annabelle Blangero, a neuroscientist and responsible AI expert, will speak at NODES 2025 on multi-hop reasoning using a Neo4j knowledge graph. Upcoming events include live streams, conferences, and meetups, offering opportunities for learning and engagement with graph technology.
| Trend | Post Mentions | Total Month Mentions | Posts | Companies | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCP | 10 | 3,897 | 350 | 145 | -24% |
| AI Agents | 4 | 3,173 | 619 | 198 | +0% |
| AI Guardrails | 1 | 431 | 112 | 47 | +6% |
| LLM | 1 | 4,483 | 695 | 232 | -4% |
| RAG | 1 | 1,162 | 250 | 103 | -9% |
| Vector Search | 1 | 1,848 | 373 | 156 | +4% |
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