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https://github.com/yuchenssr/mindmap-mcp-server

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# Mindmap MCP Server





  mindmap_mcp




A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting Markdown content to interactive mindmaps.



## Installation



```bash

pip install mindmap-mcp-server

```



Or using `uvx`:



```bash

uvx mindmap-mcp-server

```

Or using `docker` safer and easier.



## Prerequisites



This package requires Node.js to be installed when using command `python` or `uvx` to run the server.



## Usage



### With Claude Desktop or other MCP clients



Add this server to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:



 

 using `uvx`:



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "mindmap": {

      "command": "uvx",

      "args": ["mindmap-mcp-server", "--return-type", "html"]

    }

  }

}

```



or  



recommended:



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "mindmap": {

      "command": "uvx",

      "args": ["mindmap-mcp-server", "--return-type", "filePath"]

    }

  }

}

```



we use `--return-type` to specify the return type of the mindmap content, you can choose `html` or `filePath` according to your needs.   

`html` will return the entire HTML content of the mindmap, which you can preview in your AI client's artifact; 



![return_html_content](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YuChenSSR/pics/master/imgs/2025-03-20/qAEimhwZJDQ3NBLs.png)



![html_preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YuChenSSR/pics/master/imgs/2025-03-21/SujqY2L5lhWSHWvi.png)



`filePath` will save the mindmap to a file and return the file path,which you can open in your browser. It can **save your tokens** !



![generate_file](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YuChenSSR/pics/master/imgs/2025-03-20/WDqlWhsoiAYpLmBF.png)



![file_to_open](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YuChenSSR/pics/master/imgs/2025-03-20/jfRIDc5mfvNtKykC.png) 



using `python`:



Using [a specific Python file](https://github.com/YuChenSSR/mindmap-mcp-server/blob/main/mindmap_mcp_server/server.py) in this repository:



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "mindmap": {

      "command": "python",

      "args": ["/path/to/your/mindmap_mcp_server/server.py", "--return-type", "html"]

    }

  }

}

```

  

or   



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "mindmap": {

      "command": "python",

      "args": ["/path/to/your/mindmap_mcp_server/server.py", "--return-type", "filePath"]

    }

  }

}

```

we use `--return-type` to specify the return type of the mindmap content, you can choose `html` or `filePath` according to your needs. see using \`uvx\` for more details.



using `docker`:



First, you pull the image:



```bash

docker pull ychen94/mindmap-converter-mcp

```



Second, set the server:



```json

{

  "mcpServers": {

    "mindmap-converter": {

      "command": "docker",

      "args": ["run", "--rm", "-i", "-v", "/path/to/output/folder:/output", "ychen94/mindmap-converter-mcp:latest"]

    }

  }

}

```

⚠️ Replace `/path/to/output/folder` with an actual path on your system where you want to save mind maps, such as `/Users/username/Downloads` on macOS or `C:\\Users\\username\\Downloads` on Windows.



**Tools Provided in the docker container**

The server provides the following MCP tools:

1. **markdown-to-mindmap-content**  

Converts Markdown to an HTML mind map and returns the entire HTML content.  

You don't use the args: `-v` and `/path/to/output/folder:/output` in the command `docker`.  

**Parameters**:   

	•	markdown (string, required): The Markdown content to convert  

	•	toolbar (boolean, optional): Whether to show the toolbar (default: true)  

**Best for**: Simple mind maps where the HTML content size isn't a concern. And you can use **artifact** in your AI client to preview the mindmap.  

2. **markdown-to-mindmap-file**  

Converts Markdown to an HTML mind map and saves it to a file in the mounted directory.  

**Parameters**:  

	•	markdown (string, required): The Markdown content to convert  

	•	filename (string, optional): Custom filename (default: auto-generated timestamp name)  

	•	toolbar (boolean, optional): Whether to show the toolbar (default: true)  

**Best for**: Complex mind maps or when you want to **save the tokens** for later use.  

you can open the html file in your browser to view the mindmap. Also you can use the [iterm-mcp-server](https://github.com/ferrislucas/iterm-mcp) or other terminals' mcp servers to open the file in your browser without interrupting your workflow.  



### Troubleshooting 



**File Not Found**  

If your mind map file isn't accessible:  

	1	Check that you've correctly mounted a volume to the Docker container  

	2	Ensure the path format is correct for your operating system  

	3	Make sure Docker has permission to access the directory  

 

**Docker Command Not Found**  

	1	Verify Docker is installed and in your PATH  

	2	Try using the absolute path to Docker  

 

**Server Not Appearing in Claude**  

	1	Restart Claude for Desktop after configuration changes  

	2	Check Claude logs for connection errors  

	3	Verify Docker is running  



**Advanced Usage  

Using with Other MCP Clients**  

This server works with any MCP-compatible client, not just Claude for Desktop. The server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) version 1.0 specification.  



## Attention



Three installation methods have been successfully tested on macOS and Linux. 



For Windows users experiencing issues with `npx` for this MCP, consider using the Docker method. Alternatively, if you use Visual Studio Code, the ["Markmap"](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=gera2ld.markmap-vscode) extension offers a potentially simpler solution than navigating command-line tools.



## Features  



This server provides a tool for converting Markdown content to mindmaps using the `markmap-cli` library:  



- Convert Markdown to interactive mindmap HTML  

- Option to create offline-capable mindmaps  

- Option to hide the toolbar  

- Return either HTML content or file path  



## Example  



In Claude, you can ask:



1. 

"**give a mindmap for the following markdown code, using a mindmap tool:**

```

# Project Planning

## Research

### Market Analysis

### Competitor Review

## Design

### Wireframes

### Mockups

## Development

### Frontend

### Backend

## Testing

### Unit Tests

### User Testing

```

"



if you want to save the mindmap to a file, and then open it in your browser using the iTerm MCP server:   



2. 

"**give a mindmap for the following markdown input_code using a mindmap tool,

after that,use iterm to open the generated html file.

input_code:**

```

markdown content

```

"



3.

"**Think about the process of putting an elephant into a refrigerator, and provide a mind map. Open it with a terminal.**"



	

see the result

	

![aiworkflow](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YuChenSSR/pics/master/imgs/2025-03-22/QUjGnpmUcPfd3lBI.png)



![mindmapinbrowser](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/YuChenSSR/pics/master/imgs/2025-03-22/w7DZ4shFhLoQZruq.png)



 



 

**and more**



## License



This project is licensed under the MIT License.

For more details, please see the LICENSE file in [this project repository](https://github.com/YuChenSSR/mindmap-mcp-server)  

 

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