Markmap MCP Server

Name: Markmap MCP Server
Author: jinzcdev

@jinzcdev

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About Markmap MCP Server

An MCP server for converting Markdown to interactive mind maps with export support (PNG/JPG/SVG).

#mcp #mindmap #xmind #markmap #mindnode #mcp-server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "markmap-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "@jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Markmap MCP Server?

Markmap MCP Server is an MCP‑based tool that converts Markdown text into interactive mind maps with one click. Built on the open‑source markmap library, it supports zooming, expanding/collapsing nodes, and exporting mind maps as PNG, JPG, or SVG images.

How to use Markmap MCP Server?

Install the package globally via npm install @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server -g or run directly with npx -y @jinzcdev/markmap-mcp-server. Configure your MCP client with a stdio server entry using that command. The tool provides one command – markdown-to-mindmap – which requires a markdown string and accepts an optional open boolean to automatically preview the mind map in a browser. Output directory can be set with the --output argument or the MARKMAP_DIR environment variable.

Key features of Markmap MCP Server

Converts Markdown text to interactive mind maps
Exports mind maps as PNG, JPG, and SVG images
Supports zoom, expand, and collapse interactions
One‑click copy of the original Markdown content
Option to automatically open mind maps in the browser

Use cases of Markmap MCP Server

Turn Markdown notes into visual mind maps for brainstorming
Export mind maps as images for presentations or reports
Quickly preview hierarchical Markdown content in an interactive format
Embed mind map generation into MCP‑compatible workflows

FAQ from Markmap MCP Server

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v20 or above is required.

How do I configure the output directory?

Set the --output command‑line argument or the MARKMAP_DIR environment variable. If both are provided, the command‑line argument takes precedence. The default location is the system temporary directory.

What parameters does the `markdown-to-mindmap` tool accept?

It requires a markdown string. An optional boolean open (default false) controls whether the generated mind map opens automatically in the browser.