Free Mind Mapping Tool by Jason Pearce

• Overview
• Features
• Getting Started
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Browser Compatibility
• Privacy & Data
• Troubleshooting
• Contributing
• License
• Credits
• Version History
• Contact

MindZen is a free web-based mind mapping tool that helps you organize your thoughts, brainstorm ideas, and visualize complex information. MindZen runs entirely in your browser - no registration or data upload required.

• Visual Mind Mapping: Create organized mind maps with a drag-and-drop interface
• Custom Titles: Name your mind maps for easy identification and organization
• Rich Node Customization:
  • Multiple node shapes (rectangle, rounded, circle, diamond, hexagon, cloud)
  • Custom colors and styling
  • Icons and emoji support
  • Adjustable font sizes and weights
  • Notes and metadata for each node

• Multiple Tools:
  • Select tool for node manipulation
  • Pan tool for canvas navigation
  • Text tool for quick editing
  • Connect/Disconnect tools for relationship management
• Zoom Controls: Zoom in/out, fit to screen, custom zoom levels
• Minimap: Bird's eye view for large mind maps
• Grid Toggle: Optional grid for precise alignment
• Search: Find nodes quickly in complex maps

• JSON Format: Save and load mind maps in JSON format
• PNG Export: Export high-quality images of your mind maps
• Auto-naming: Files automatically use your mind map title

• Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Comprehensive shortcuts for power users
• Command Palette: Quick access to all features (Ctrl+K)
• Undo/Redo: Full history management (Ctrl+Z/Ctrl+Y)
• Auto Layout: Automatically arrange nodes for optimal viewing

👉 Use online here: MindZen Live

Or run locally

1. Open index.html in a modern web browser
2. Start with the central "Main Topic" node
3. Right-click to add child nodes or use the toolbar buttons
4. Drag nodes to rearrange your mind map
5. Double-click nodes to edit text
6. Save your work using Export → JSON

No installation required! Simply:

1. Clone or download this repository
2. Open index.html in your web browser
3. Start mapping!

For the best experience, use a modern browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

• Ctrl+K - Open command palette
• Ctrl+F - Search nodes
• Esc - Clear selection

• F2 - Edit selected node text
• Ctrl+C - Copy node
• Ctrl+V - Paste node
• Ctrl+X - Cut node
• Ctrl+D - Duplicate node
• Del - Delete selected node
• N - Add new node

• Ctrl++ - Zoom in
• Ctrl+- - Zoom out
• Ctrl+0 - Fit to screen
• V - Select tool
• H - Pan tool
• T - Text tool
• C - Connect tool
• D - Disconnect tool

• Ctrl+Z - Undo
• Ctrl+Y - Redo

• Ctrl+I - Import JSON
• Ctrl+E - Export

• Ctrl+L - Auto layout
• Ctrl+A - Select all

MindZen works best on:

• Chrome 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+
• Edge 90+

• 100% Local: All data stays in your browser
• No Tracking: No analytics or tracking scripts
• No Server: No backend server or database
• Your Data, Your Control: Export and delete at any time

• Ensure you're using a modern browser
• Check that JavaScript is enabled
• Try clearing your browser cache

• Check browser permissions for downloads
• Try a different export format
• Ensure sufficient disk space

• Limit mind maps to under 1000 nodes
• Close other browser tabs
• Try disabling browser extensions

Contributions are welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Ensure security best practices
5. Submit a pull request

MindZen is released under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute as needed.

• Built with vanilla JavaScript, HTML5 Canvas, and CSS3
• Icons by Font Awesome
• Font: Inter by Google Fonts

• Initial release with core mind mapping features
• Title support for mind maps
• Dark mode support
• Comprehensive keyboard shortcuts
• Import/Export functionality

For questions, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.