Turn Your Markdown Into Interactive Mind Maps with One Command

Stop squinting at nested bullet points in your documentation. This MCP server transforms any Markdown into interactive, zoomable mind maps that actually make complex information digestible.

The Problem with Text-Heavy Documentation

You're drowning in Markdown files. Project specs, API documentation, meeting notes, architecture decisions – all living as walls of text that nobody wants to read. When you need to explain a complex system or brainstorm with your team, you're stuck copy-pasting into separate mind mapping tools or drawing boxes on whiteboards.

What This MCP Server Actually Does

The Markmap MCP server bridges that gap directly in your AI workflow. Feed it any Markdown content, and it generates interactive mind maps that you can zoom, expand, collapse, and export. No context switching, no manual reformatting – just instant visual representation of your structured content.

# One-line installation
npx -y @smithery/cli install @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server --client claude

Real Productivity Wins

Documentation That People Actually Read: Convert your API docs, onboarding guides, and technical specs into visual maps. Complex hierarchies become instantly navigable.

Instant Project Visualization: When Claude generates a project breakdown or technical architecture, turn it into a mind map immediately. Share it with stakeholders who prefer visual over textual information.

Meeting Prep in Seconds: Transform your agenda notes into interactive maps. Expand topics as the conversation flows, collapse irrelevant sections.

Code Review Planning: Map out complex refactoring plans or system dependencies visually before diving into implementation.

How It Fits Your Workflow

This isn't another tool to remember – it's embedded in your existing AI conversations. Ask Claude to analyze a codebase and structure the findings, then convert that analysis into a mind map without leaving the chat.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markmap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Export Options: Generate PNG/JPG/SVG images for presentations, documentation, or sharing with non-technical stakeholders. The visual output travels anywhere your content needs to go.

Browser Integration: Auto-open generated maps in your browser for immediate review and interaction. No file hunting or manual opening required.

Specific Use Cases Where This Shines

• System Architecture Reviews: Turn technical decision documents into navigable maps showing dependencies and relationships
• API Documentation: Convert endpoint hierarchies into visual trees that developers can explore interactively
• Project Planning: Map user stories, features, and technical tasks with collapsible sections for different audiences
• Knowledge Base Migration: Transform wiki-style documentation into interactive exploratory content
• Client Presentations: Convert technical proposals into visual formats that non-technical stakeholders can navigate

Getting Started

The server runs locally and integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop. Install it once, and every Markdown structure in your AI conversations becomes a potential mind map.

Your documentation workflow just got visual, interactive, and shareable – without changing how you work with AI assistants.