Xmind Generator MCP Server
@BangyiZhang
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for generating Xmind mind maps. This server allows LLMs to create structured mind maps through the MCP protocol.
Overview
What is Xmind Generator MCP Server?
It is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows LLMs to generate Xmind mind maps. It integrates with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients, intended for users who want AI-assisted creation of structured mind maps.
How to use Xmind Generator MCP Server?
Install via npx (recommended) or clone and build locally. Configure the Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) with the MCP server command and optional environment variables (outputPath, autoOpenFile). Use the generate-mind-map tool to create a mind map from a hierarchical topic structure, or the read-mind-map tool to export an existing .xmind file as a Markdown outline.
Key features of Xmind Generator MCP Server
- Generate hierarchical Xmind mind maps with topics
- Support topic notes, labels, markers, and relationships
- Save generated mind maps to local files
- Read existing
.xmindfiles and export as Markdown outline - Integrates with Claude Desktop and MCP clients
- Requires Node.js 18+ and Xmind desktop application
Use cases of Xmind Generator MCP Server
- AI-assisted brainstorming and project planning with mind maps
- Creating structured knowledge maps from conversational inputs
- Converting existing Xmind files into Markdown outlines for documentation
- Automating mind map generation for reports, meeting notes, or learning materials
FAQ from Xmind Generator MCP Server
What are the prerequisites for using this server?
You need Node.js version 18 or higher, the Xmind desktop application to open generated files, and Claude Desktop to use the server as an extension.
How do I set the output path for generated Xmind files?
Set the outputPath environment variable in the server configuration, or override it with the outputPath parameter in the generate-mind-map tool call.
Can I read and export existing Xmind files?
Yes, use the read-mind-map tool with a path to an .xmind file and an optional style parameter (currently only style A for outline) to get a Markdown representation.
Does the server automatically open generated mind map files?
By default, generated files are opened automatically. You can disable this by setting autoOpenFile to "false" in the server environment variables.
What parameters does the generate-mind-map tool accept?
It accepts a title (root topic), an array of topics (each with title, optional ref, note, labels, markers, and children), an optional array of relationships, and an optional outputPath.
