Mind Map

The Mind Map tool is a free, web based application designed to help users organise ideas visually and clearly. It allows ideas to be placed around a central concept and connected using branches, making relationships and structure easy to see at a glance. The tool works entirely in the browser, requires no login, and is suitable for students, teachers and professionals who want a simple and effective way to plan, revise, brainstorm or explain ideas. It is available at https://jamesabela.github.io/mindmap/index.html.

Users can quickly create and edit mind maps using an intuitive interface that supports dragging nodes, adding text, emojis, colours, links and images. Structured text can be converted directly into a mind map, which is particularly useful for turning notes, lesson outlines or revision lists into visual diagrams. The tool also includes AI support through a custom GPT, allowing users to describe a topic in plain language and automatically generate a structured mind map to build on or refine.

The tool is built as a Progressive Web App (PWA), meaning it can be installed and used like a native app on many devices. This is particularly helpful for Chromebooks, where students can install the tool for quick access and continue working even with limited or unreliable internet access. Mind maps can be exported in several formats, including images, PowerPoint slides and editable data files, making them easy to reuse in lessons, presentations or documents. Overall, the Mind Map tool focuses on simplicity, speed and flexibility, making visual thinking accessible without cost or complexity.