MindManager MCP Server
by robertZaufall
The MindManager MCP Server provides a standardized interface to interact with MindManager on Windows and macOS using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It leverages the `mindm` library to manipulate MindManager documents and mindmap elements.
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What is MindManager MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the mindm library, providing a standardized interface to interact with MindManager on Windows and macOS. It allows programmatic interaction with MindManager through MCP, enabling context and tools for LLMs.
How to use MindManager MCP Server?
Install the server following the instructions for macOS or Windows, ensuring you have the necessary dependencies. Configure your MCP-compatible application (e.g., Claude Desktop) with the server's command and arguments as shown in the usage examples. Run the server and interact with MindManager through the MCP interface.
Key features of MindManager MCP Server
Retrieve mindmap structure and central topics
Export mindmaps to Mermaid, Markdown, JSON formats
Get information about MindManager installation and library folders
Get current selection from MindManager
Planned: Create new mindmaps from serialized data
Planned: Add, modify, and manipulate topics and subtopics
Planned: Add relationships between topics
Planned: Add tags to topics
Planned: Set document background images
Use cases of MindManager MCP Server
Integrating MindManager with LLMs like Claude for enhanced context awareness.
Automating mindmap creation and manipulation based on LLM-generated content.
Extracting information from mindmaps for use in other applications.
Programmatically managing and updating mindmaps.
FAQ from MindManager MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized way to provide context and tools to LLMs.
What is the mindm library?
What is the mindm library?
The mindm library provides Python interfaces to MindManager on Windows and macOS platforms.
What versions of MindManager are supported?
What versions of MindManager are supported?
Supported versions are MindManager 23 and later.
What platforms are supported?
What platforms are supported?
Windows and macOS are supported, with full support for Windows and limited support for macOS.
How do I troubleshoot issues with the server?
How do I troubleshoot issues with the server?
Ensure MindManager is running before starting the server. For macOS, allow Claude Desktop to automate MindManager. On Windows, close Claude Desktop and kill all background processes if the MCP server doesn't show up.