Turns a markdown outline into an interactive, zoomable mind map — free, browser-based, with a live editor.
Why we recommend it
Mind maps are usually either a paid app or a static export. Markmap keeps the source as plain markdown, so the map stays editable as text and versionable like any other document.
Strengths
- Free and open source under MIT. Live preview while you type, exportable as a standalone interactive HTML file, works from plain markdown you can keep in version control.
Drawbacks
- Layout is automatic, not something you can manually rearrange node-by-node — for precise spatial control, a dedicated mind-mapping app will serve better. Best suited to hierarchical outlines, not free-form diagrams.
Frequently asked questions
Markmap is free to use.
Yes, Markmap is open source under the MIT licence.
Layout is automatic, not something you can manually rearrange node-by-node — for precise spatial control, a dedicated mind-mapping app will serve better. Best suited to hierarchical outlines, not free-form diagrams.
Markmap is best suited for Freelancer, Graphic Designer, Product Designer, Student.
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