Mindmap MCP Server

Overview

The Yuchenssr Mindmap MCP Server is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) service that transforms Markdown documents into interactive, web‑based mind maps. By exposing this conversion as an MCP tool, AI assistants such as Claude can request the service directly from their client configuration, enabling developers to embed visual knowledge representation into conversational workflows without leaving the chat interface.

Why It Matters

Developers often need to present complex information hierarchically—project plans, study notes, or API documentation. Markdown is a ubiquitous markup language for text, but it lacks native visual structure. This MCP server bridges that gap by generating an HTML mind map on demand, allowing users to click through nodes, toggle sub‑topics, and explore content in a browser‑friendly format. The ability to return either raw HTML or a file path gives teams flexibility: preview the map inline for quick feedback, or persist it as an artifact to share externally while conserving token usage.

Key Features

• Dual Return Modes – can be set to either (full HTML string for in‑app preview) or (saves the mind map to disk and returns its path).
• Docker‑Ready – A prebuilt container () simplifies deployment in CI/CD pipelines or isolated environments.
• Toolset – Two MCP tools are available:
  • for lightweight, inline maps.
  • for persistent artifacts in a shared folder.
• Customizable Toolbar – The flag toggles an optional UI layer for zooming, exporting, and editing.
• Node.js Requirement – The server relies on a Node.js runtime for the underlying Markdown‑to‑mindmap engine, ensuring high performance and broad compatibility.

Real‑World Use Cases

• Knowledge Base Construction – Convert FAQ sections or documentation Markdown into navigable mind maps that can be embedded in knowledge portals.
• Project Planning – Visualize task hierarchies, dependencies, and milestones directly from a Markdown plan within an AI‑assisted project management workflow.
• Educational Content – Teachers can transform lesson outlines into interactive mind maps for students, enabling self‑guided exploration.
• Rapid Prototyping – Designers can sketch feature hierarchies in Markdown and instantly generate a clickable prototype for stakeholder review.

Integration into AI Workflows

By adding the server to an MCP client configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop), developers can invoke the conversion tool via a simple JSON command. The AI assistant can request a mind map for any Markdown snippet, receive the HTML artifact, and display it inline or offer the file path for external viewing. This tight coupling removes friction between textual content creation and visual representation, streamlining documentation pipelines and enhancing user experience.

In summary, the Yuchenssr Mindmap MCP Server empowers AI‑augmented development environments with instant, shareable visualizations of Markdown content—making complex information more accessible and collaborative.