In simple English
This tool lets you build visual diagrams to organize your thoughts and plans. You can draw connections between ideas, add notes, and pick from many visual styles. It works right inside your web browser as an online tool. It is also a JavaScript (a programming language for the web) library that developers can put into their own apps. The core library code is free to use under the MIT licence (a legal permission that lets you use and change software freely).
What it is
A JavaScript mind-mapping library paired with a web application built using Vue (a framework for building user interfaces with JavaScript). It supports exporting diagrams to many common formats such as images and Markdown files.
What it is good for
Solo builders and developers who want to add a mind-mapping feature to a web project or use a free online tool to brainstorm ideas without paying for a commercial service.
- No framework required for the core library, so you can drop it into any web project.
- Supports many diagram layouts including timelines, organization charts, and fishbone diagrams.
- Handles imports and exports for popular formats like XMind and Markdown.
- The core library is in a low-maintenance state, meaning fewer new features will arrive.
- The desktop client app and browser extensions are closed-source.
- Requires JavaScript knowledge if you plan to customize or embed the library yourself.
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Vue
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npm install simple-mind-map