Mindmap MCP Server
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The Mindmap MCP Server converts Markdown content into interactive mindmaps. It's a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows you to generate mindmaps from Markdown within applications like Claude Desktop.
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What is Mindmap MCP Server?
The Mindmap MCP Server is a tool that converts Markdown text into interactive HTML mindmaps. It acts as a server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI clients like Claude to request mindmap generation from Markdown input.
How to use Mindmap MCP Server?
The server can be installed using pip, uvx, or Docker. Configuration involves adding the server details to your AI client's configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json), specifying the command to run the server and any necessary arguments, including the return type (html or filePath).
Key features of Mindmap MCP Server
Converts Markdown to interactive mindmap HTML
Option to create offline-capable mindmaps
Option to hide the toolbar
Return either HTML content or file path
Supports multiple installation methods (pip, uvx, Docker)
Use cases of Mindmap MCP Server
Generating mindmaps from Markdown content within AI clients
Visualizing complex information in a structured format
Saving tokens by returning a file path instead of the entire HTML content
Integrating with any MCP-compatible client
FAQ from Mindmap MCP Server
File Not Found (Docker)
File Not Found (Docker)
Check that you've correctly mounted a volume to the Docker container, ensure the path format is correct for your operating system, and make sure Docker has permission to access the directory.
Docker Command Not Found
Docker Command Not Found
Verify Docker is installed and in your PATH. Try using the absolute path to Docker.
Server Not Appearing in Claude
Server Not Appearing in Claude
Restart Claude for Desktop after configuration changes, check Claude logs for connection errors, and verify Docker is running.
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a specification that allows different applications to communicate and exchange information. This server implements MCP version 1.0.
Which return type should I use, 'html' or 'filePath'?
Which return type should I use, 'html' or 'filePath'?
'html' returns the entire HTML content of the mindmap, suitable for previewing in your AI client's artifact. 'filePath' saves the mindmap to a file and returns the file path, which can save tokens and is better for complex mindmaps.