Xmind Generator
An MCP server that allows LLMs to create structured Xmind mind maps with hierarchical topic structures, supporting features like notes, labels, and markers.
What is Xmind Generator?
Xmind Generator is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server that allows llms to create structured xmind mind maps with hierarchical topic structures, supporting features like notes, labels, and markers.
An MCP server that allows LLMs to create structured Xmind mind maps with hierarchical topic structures, supporting features like notes, labels, and markers.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- An MCP server that allows LLMs to create structured Xmind mi
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y xmind-generator-mcpManual Installation
npx -y xmind-generator-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Xmind Generator
The Xmind Generator MCP Server lets LLMs create and read structured Xmind mind maps directly from natural-language instructions. It exposes two tools — one for generating hierarchical .xmind files with topics, notes, labels, and markers, and one for reading existing .xmind files and exporting them as Markdown outlines. Developers and knowledge workers use it to instantly turn brainstorming conversations into visual, exportable mind maps without leaving their AI client.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- Xmind desktop application installed (for viewing generated .xmind files)
- Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible client
- npm or npx available in your shell
Configure Claude Desktop to use the server via npx
Open claude_desktop_config.json and add the xmind-generator-mcp entry. The npx command downloads and runs the package automatically — no separate install step is needed.
{
"mcpServers": {
"xmind-generator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "xmind-generator-mcp"]
}
}
}Optionally set a default output path
You can configure where generated .xmind files are saved by adding an outputPath environment variable. Without it, files are saved to the current working directory.
{
"mcpServers": {
"xmind-generator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "xmind-generator-mcp"],
"env": {
"outputPath": "/Users/yourname/mindmaps",
"autoOpenFile": "true"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server. The xmind-generator tools will appear in the connected tools list.
Generate your first mind map
Ask Claude to create a mind map on any topic. The server's generate-mind-map tool will produce a hierarchical .xmind file and optionally open it in the Xmind app automatically.
Read an existing mind map as Markdown
Provide a path to an existing .xmind file and ask Claude to read or summarize it. The read-mind-map tool exports the file as a Markdown outline for easy manipulation.
Xmind Generator Examples
Client configuration
Minimal Claude Desktop configuration using npx to run xmind-generator-mcp.
{
"mcpServers": {
"xmind-generator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "xmind-generator-mcp"],
"env": {
"outputPath": "/Users/yourname/mindmaps",
"autoOpenFile": "true"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
These prompts demonstrate mind map generation and reading capabilities.
- "Create a mind map about machine learning with branches for supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, each with 3 sub-topics."
- "Generate an Xmind file for a product launch plan with milestones labeled Q1, Q2, Q3 and include a note on each with key deliverables."
- "Read the file at ~/mindmaps/project.xmind and give me a Markdown outline of its structure."
- "Build a mind map of the React ecosystem including hooks, state management, and routing libraries."Troubleshooting Xmind Generator
Generated .xmind file does not open automatically
Ensure the Xmind desktop application is installed and set as the default handler for .xmind files. Also verify autoOpenFile is set to 'true' in the env config.
npx fails with permission errors on first run
Run 'npx -y xmind-generator-mcp' once manually in a terminal to cache the package, then restart Claude Desktop.
read-mind-map returns an error about an unrecognized file
The tool only accepts .xmind format files. Ensure the input path points to a valid .xmind file and not a .zip or other archive type.
Frequently Asked Questions about Xmind Generator
What is Xmind Generator?
Xmind Generator is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server that allows llms to create structured xmind mind maps with hierarchical topic structures, supporting features like notes, labels, and markers. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Xmind Generator?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y xmind-generator-mcp. 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 Xmind Generator?
Xmind Generator works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Xmind Generator free to use?
Yes, Xmind Generator 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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