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VYM (View Your Mind)

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Spec score 8.4 #26 of 72 in Mind mapping tools

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What it does
VYM generates and manipulates mind maps, tree-like representations of thoughts, for uses such as organizing tasks, time management, and exploring complex contexts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Purpose
VYM creates and edits tree-like mind maps to organize tasks, sort ideas, and explore complex contexts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Platforms
The maker's download links list Linux variants and Mac and Windows downloads.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · insilmaril.de
Support
The maker links to PDF documentation, an FAQ, a mailing list and forum, and a GitHub issue tracker.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
License
The maker says VYM is released under the GPL and describes a GPL exception to allow linking against non-GPL libraries for Windows builds.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Desktop availability
The maker links to Linux downloads and to Mac and Windows downloads; release notes describe native Mac and Windows support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Editing
Users can move map branches, change their colors, and reorder parts of a map.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
File format
VYM supports XML and zipped .vym files, and the site says the zipped format stores all data in one file.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
File formats
The feature page lists XML and zipped .vym files, and says XML can be exported to HTML.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Flags
Toolbar flags can mark map items as important or time critical.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Images
Images can be added to a map and are saved within the .vym file for sharing.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Images and flags
Maps can include images saved in the .vym file and toolbar flags for marking information such as importance or time sensitivity.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Import and export
The listed features include FreeMind map import, CSV export, HTML export, and scripted exports.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Integration
VYM can fetch data from Bugzilla and update bug status for items in a map subtree; the page says an extra package is required.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Intended audience
The maker describes uses including time management, task organization, and getting an overview of complex contexts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Interoperability
The 2.0.0 feature list states that VYM has partial D-Bus support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Links
The maker describes a function that copies a branch heading into the URL used to open a web browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Map editing
Users can reorder map branches and change their color with mouse actions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Notes
A separate note editor can store additional text such as notes and emails.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Presentation mode
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · insilmaril.de
Printing
VYM uses a Qt printer dialog and sets map size and orientation to fit the selected paper.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Security and compliance
The official pages opened provide no security or compliance claims.Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Security and privacy
The maker’s pages opened for this research do not state security or compliance certifications.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de
Who it is for
The maker describes use cases including time management, task organization, brainstorming, and getting an overview of complex contexts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de

Plans and prices

VYM Free GPL-licensed software · desktop download Read 12 Oct 2026 · insilmaril.de

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