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Spec score 8.8 #9 of 72 in Mind Mapping Software

Spec sheet

What it does
Markmap parses Markdown content, extracts its hierarchy, and renders it as an interactive mind map.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Purpose
Markmap visualizes Markdown as mind maps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Supported platforms
web,apiRead 20 Sep 2026 · markmap.js.org
Support
The maker’s donation page invites users to support the open-source projects through Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, or PayPal.Read 12 Oct 2026 · gera2ld.space
License
The public GitHub repository lists an MIT license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The site credits the project to gera2ld; the linked maker profile identifies the person as Gerald.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
AI integrations
The project lists an MCP server and an AI-agent skill for generating interactive Markmaps from a file, URL, or topic.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Browser editor
The maker’s site offers a “Try it out” page for loading Markdown content.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Browser option
The project lists text2diagram as a browser-based option that creates an interactive Markmap from a plain-language description without installation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Command line
The CLI creates a mind map from a Markdown input file and can generate output HTML with assets inlined for offline use.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Customization
JSON options include branch colors, node width, initial expansion level, zoom, and panning settings.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Developer integrations
The documentation links demos for React and Vue, and describes programmatic use through markmap-lib and markmap-view.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Editor integration
The VS Code extension previews Markdown as a mind map, updates the preview as the file is edited, and works offline.Read 12 Oct 2026 · marketplace.visualstudio.com
Editor integrations
The project lists integrations for VS Code, Open VSX, Vim/Neovim, and Emacs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Embedding
The autoloader can render HTML elements containing Markdown as mind maps in a web page.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Export formats
HTML,SVGRead 20 Sep 2026 · markmap.js.org
Input
The project describes itself as a way to build mind maps with plain text.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Markdown heading limit
Markdown headings support at most six levels, though nested lists can create deeper branches.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Offline mode
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · markmap.js.org
Offline use
The VS Code extension listing says it works offline.Read 12 Oct 2026 · marketplace.visualstudio.com
Open source
The project’s GitHub repository identifies its license as MIT.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Other integrations
The project lists integrations for VS Code, Open VSX, Vim and Neovim, Emacs, MCP servers, and AI agents.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plugins
The Markdown transformer supports built-in plugins and additional plugins supplied by the developer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Pricing
The official site and repository pages opened provide no subscription pricing or trial terms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Security and compliance
The maker’s pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance claims.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
Visualization
Markmap renders the transformed data into interactive SVG.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org
VS Code
The VS Code extension previews Markdown files as Markmap and updates the map while the file is edited.Read 12 Oct 2026 · marketplace.visualstudio.com
Web app
The official site links to an interactive “Try it out” page.Read 12 Oct 2026 · markmap.js.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Free Open-source project; no paid plans stated Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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