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Mind map

Organize ideas around a central topic

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What is a Mind map?

A mind map radiates branches of ideas from a central concept. It is the fastest way to structure brainstorms, break down topics, plan content or map skills — and Mermaid makes it pure text.

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Mermaid code

mindmap
  root((Product v2))
    Features
      AI generation
      Live preview
      Export
    Quality
      E2E tests
      Monitoring
    Growth
      SEO pages
      Public sharing

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When to use it

Structure brainstorms and workshop outputs

Break down a product, project or learning topic

Plan content, documentation or team skills

Basic syntax

.mmd

mindmap
  root((Main idea))
    Branch A
      Leaf 1
    Branch B

Questions about this diagram

How does indentation work in Mermaid mind maps?

Hierarchy is defined purely by indentation: each deeper level becomes a child branch. Shapes like root((text)) customize node appearance.

Mind map or flowchart for brainstorming?

Mind maps for diverging (collecting and grouping ideas), flowcharts for converging (turning ideas into an ordered process).

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