by jinzcdev
Markmap transforms Markdown into interactive mind maps with zoom, expand/collapse, and exports for visualizing structure
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Converts Markdown documents into interactive mind maps that you can zoom, expand/collapse, and export as images.
Markmap is a community-built MCP server published by jinzcdev that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Markmap transforms Markdown into interactive mind maps with zoom, expand/collapse, and exports for visualizing structure It is categorized under productivity.
You can install Markmap in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
MIT
Markmap is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research β Summarize β Create document β Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Share your MCP server with the developer community
Strong directory entry: Markmap surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
I recommend Markmap for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
Markmap reduced integration guesswork β categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
I recommend Markmap for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
Strong directory entry: Markmap surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
Markmap has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
I recommend Markmap for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
Markmap reduced integration guesswork β categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
We evaluated Markmap against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
According to our notes, Markmap benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing β fewer ambiguous βAI pluginβ claims.
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Markmap MCP Server is based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that allows one-click conversion of Markdown text to interactive mind maps, built on the open source project markmap. The generated mind maps support rich interactive operations and can be exported in various image formats.
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To install Markmap MCP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server --client claude
# Install from npm
npm install @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server -g
# Basic run
npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server
# Specify output directory
npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server --output /path/to/output/directory
Alternatively, you can clone the repository and run locally:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server.git
# Navigate to the project directory
cd markmap-mcp-server
# Build project
npm install && npm run build
# Run the server
node build/index.js
Add the following configuration to your MCP client configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"markmap": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"MARKMAP_DIR": "/path/to/output/directory"
}
}
}
}
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The service supports the following environment variables:
MARKMAP_DIR: Specify the output directory for mind maps (optional, defaults to system temp directory)Priority Note:
When both the
--outputcommand line argument and theMARKMAP_DIRenvironment variable are specified, the command line argument takes precedence.
Convert Markdown text into an interactive mind map.
Parameters:
markdown: The Markdown content to convert (required string)open: Whether to automatically open the generated mind map in the browser (optional boolean, default is false)Return Value:
{
"content": [
{
"type": "text",
"text": "JSON_DATA_OF_MINDMAP_FILEPATH"
}
]
}
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Prerequisites
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Steps
Troubleshooting
β Do
β Don't
π‘ Pro Tips
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
Compatibility
β Use when
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
β Avoid when
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.