jOrgChart: An Interactive jQuery Org Chart Plugin

jQuery OrgChart is a lightweight jQuery plugin that allows you to render hierarchical structures, like organization charts, from a simple nested unordered list (<ul>). It transforms semantic HTML into a clear, easy-to-read, and interactive tree structure.

This plugin is designed for developers who need a straightforward way to visualize nested data without complex configuration. The entire tree is generated from a single call to the plugin, using an existing HTML list as the data source.

Key Features

• Simple Data Source: Uses a standard nested unordered list (<ul>) as its data structure. This is semantic, accessible, and easy to generate or manage.
• Interactive Nodes: Users can show or hide branches of the tree by clicking on the parent nodes, making it easy to navigate large structures.
• Drag-and-Drop: Built-in support for reordering the tree by dragging and dropping nodes. When a node is moved, the underlying <ul> structure is automatically updated to reflect the change. (Requires jQuery UI).
• Rich Node Content: Nodes are not limited to text. They can contain any HTML markup, such as links, images, and paragraphs, providing flexibility in how you display information.
• Collapsible Sub-trees: You can specify that certain branches of the tree should be collapsed by default, which is highly useful for large and complex datasets.
• Easy to Style: The generated chart uses simple, class-based HTML and CSS, making it easy to customize the appearance to match your site's design.

Whether you're displaying a corporate hierarchy, a site map, or a family tree, jOrgChart provides a simple and effective solution.