MindMap Chat

Spec sheet

What it does

MindMap Chat is a local-first visual knowledge-mapping app with node-level AI conversations and offline operation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Purpose

MindMap Chat turns learning material into a visual knowledge map where each node can have an AI conversation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Intended users

The guide names students, self-learners, researchers, teachers, and mentors as intended users.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Supported platforms

windows,macos,linux,ios,androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Support

The maker describes the project as a solo project and invites users to email feedback about what is missing or broken.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

AI assistance

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mindmapchat.app

AI editing

AI can suggest structural map changes that users review and apply or discard as a single undoable batch.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

AI integrations

The app supports local Ollama and LM Studio runtimes, plus optional Claude and OpenAI cloud providers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

AI map editing

AI can propose structural map changes that users review, apply, or undo as one batch.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

AI notes

AI-generated explanations can be saved as notes on the relevant node.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Android limitation

Android cannot run Ollama or LM Studio locally, so it connects to a runtime on another machine or network.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Cloud data handling

When a cloud provider is enabled, the app asks for consent before sending relevant map, node, and chat content to that provider.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Cloud integrations

Claude and OpenAI are optional cloud providers that require explicit user consent before content is sent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Connectivity

With a local model configured, AI works offline; cloud AI is opt-in and billed directly by the provider.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Data protection

The database and settings are AES-256 encrypted with the user’s passphrase, and maps and notes live in a folder the user chooses.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Editing

The editor supports pan, zoom, branch collapse, node re-parenting, styling, icons, rich text, and LaTeX rendering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Encryption

The local database and settings are encrypted at rest with AES-256 through SQLCipher and the user’s passphrase.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Export limitation

Export and Share are temporarily unavailable because the earlier HTML and Markdown output was not considered ready.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

G2 category criteria

G2 says products in this category must provide an editable workspace, relationship-drawing tools, saving and sharing, and intentional mind-map support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

G2 coverage

G2’s October 2026 mind-mapping category page tracks 89 products with an average rating of 4.48 out of 5.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

G2 methodology

G2 says its category rankings use verified user reviews, moderation, analysts, and a stated methodology.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

G2 product coverage

G2’s highlighted products on that category page are Miro, Lucid, Visio, ClickUp, FigJam, Xmind, Padlet, and Mural; MindMap Chat is not listed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Import

The app imports Freeplane .mm files and XMind .xmind files, including legacy XML and XMind 2020+ JSON formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Imports

The app imports Freeplane .mm files and XMind .xmind files, including legacy XML and newer JSON formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Licence

The software is proprietary and free to use under the Elastic License 2.0, which prohibits offering it as a hosted or managed service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Local integrations

Ollama and LM Studio can run models on the user’s computer or local network.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

macOS installation

Because it is distributed outside the App Store, macOS may block the first launch until the user approves it in Privacy and Security settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Maker status

The site describes MindMap Chat as a solo project and credits Dmitry Morozov.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Network behavior

The app’s own update check can be disabled; model requests go to the selected local runtime or opted-in cloud provider.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Node chat

AI conversations can be scoped to a node, its branch, or the entire map.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Node scoped chat

AI conversations can use a node’s branch and related context, while map level chat can use the whole tree.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Offline mode

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Offline operation

With a local model configured, AI features can work without an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Provider API setup

The guide explains entering Anthropic or OpenAI API keys, but does not describe a MindMap Chat public API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Rating on G2

No MindMap Chat rating or review count is shown on G2’s October 2026 mind-mapping category page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Release

Version 1.19.0 was released on 14 September 2026 and added opt-in Claude and OpenAI providers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Search

Offline semantic search uses an embedding model included in the app and runs on the device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Semantic search

Semantic search uses an embedding model bundled with the app and runs on-device without network access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Snap limitation

The Snap package can show a black window on some NVIDIA setups because sandboxing may block host GPU drivers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Storage

Maps, notes, chats, and settings are stored in a user-selected local folder.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

System requirements

Minimum versions are Windows 10 64-bit, macOS 14, Linux with glibc 2.39 and GTK 3.24 for deb/rpm packages, and Android 7 64-bit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Telemetry

The privacy policy says the app has no account system, analytics, telemetry, tracking SDK, or backend storing user content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Templates

Starter templates cover study, reading, decision, project, and app-tour maps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Undo history

Undo and redo cover manual edits, styling, notes, imports, and AI changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindmapchat.app

Plans and prices

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