Markmap Visualization
๐ ๐ - An MCP server built on [markmap](https://github.com/markmap/markmap) that converts **Markdown** to interactive **mind maps**. Supports multi-format exports (PNG/JPG/SVG), live browser preview, one-click Markdown copy, and dynamic visualization
What is Markmap Visualization?
Markmap Visualization is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ๐ ๐ - an mcp server built on [markmap](https://github.com/markmap/markmap) that converts **markdown** to interactive **mind maps**. supports multi-format exports (png/jpg/svg), live browser preview,...
๐ ๐ - An MCP server built on [markmap](https://github.com/markmap/markmap) that converts **Markdown** to interactive **mind maps**. Supports multi-format exports (PNG/JPG/SVG), live browser preview, one-click Markdown copy, and dynamic visualization
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Features
- MCP protocol support
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-serverManual Installation
npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Markmap Visualization
Markmap MCP Server converts Markdown text into interactive, zoomable mind maps that can be exported as PNG, JPG, or SVG files and previewed live in a browser. Built on the markmap library, it exposes a single focused tool โ markdown-to-mindmap โ that AI assistants can call to instantly visualize outlines, research notes, brainstorms, or documentation hierarchies. Writers, developers, and educators use it to turn structured text generated by AI into shareable visual diagrams without leaving their chat interface.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npx available (bundled with npm)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code CLI
- A web browser for the optional live preview feature
Install via Smithery (easiest)
The fastest way to install is through the Smithery CLI, which handles Claude Desktop registration automatically.
npx -y @smithery/cli install @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server --client claudeOr run directly with npx
Alternatively, run the server on demand via npx without installing globally. You can specify a custom output directory with the --output flag.
# Default (outputs to system temp directory):
npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server
# With custom output directory:
npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server --output /Users/you/mindmapsOptional: set output directory via environment variable
Set the MARKMAP_DIR environment variable to control where exported mind map files are saved. Command-line --output takes precedence when both are specified.
export MARKMAP_DIR="/Users/you/mindmaps"Add to Claude Desktop config
Add the server configuration to claude_desktop_config.json to make it available in Claude Desktop.
Generate your first mind map
Ask Claude to convert any Markdown outline into a mind map. The markdown-to-mindmap tool accepts a markdown string and an optional 'open' flag to launch the browser preview.
Markmap Visualization Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the Markmap MCP server with a custom output directory.
{
"mcpServers": {
"markmap": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"MARKMAP_DIR": "/Users/you/mindmaps"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that demonstrate mind map generation and export.
- "Create a mind map of the main topics in this article and open it in my browser"
- "Turn this project outline into a Markmap mind map and save it as an SVG"
- "Generate a mind map showing the key concepts of machine learning: supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning"
- "Take my meeting notes and visualize them as an interactive mind map"
- "Create a mind map of REST API design principles and export it as a PNG"Troubleshooting Markmap Visualization
Mind map files are not saved or cannot be found
Check the value of MARKMAP_DIR or the --output argument. If neither is set, files go to the OS temp directory (e.g., /tmp on macOS/Linux). Set MARKMAP_DIR to a permanent directory you control.
Browser preview does not open automatically
The 'open' parameter must be set to true when calling the markdown-to-mindmap tool. Ask Claude to 'open the mind map in my browser' to trigger the preview. Ensure a default browser is configured on your system.
npx fails with permission or cache errors
Clear the npx cache with 'npm cache clean --force' and retry. On macOS, if you see EACCES errors, ensure your npm global directory is writable or use a Node version manager like nvm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Markmap Visualization
What is Markmap Visualization?
Markmap Visualization is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ๐ ๐ - an mcp server built on [markmap](https://github.com/markmap/markmap) that converts **markdown** to interactive **mind maps**. supports multi-format exports (png/jpg/svg), live browser preview, one-click markdown copy, and dynamic visualization It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Markmap Visualization?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Markmap Visualization?
Markmap Visualization works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Markmap Visualization free to use?
Yes, Markmap Visualization is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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