# markmap

> Visualize Markdown documents as interactive mind maps using a command-line utility or web-based REPL.

- Website: https://markmap.js.org/?ref=devshelf.io
- DevShelf page: https://devshelf.io/resource/markmap
- Pricing: Free
- Tags: Open Source, No sign-up
- Categories: [Cheatsheets & Docs](https://devshelf.io/category/cheatsheets-docs.md), [Notes & Knowledge Base](https://devshelf.io/category/notes-knowledge-base.md)
- Last checked: 2026-11-02

## About

Markmap parses standard Markdown documents and transforms them into interactive mind map visualizations. It combines the ease of writing structured text using headers and lists with the visual comprehension of a mind map. The tool can be used via a command-line interface, integrated into text editors like VS Code, or embedded in web applications using its provided JavaScript library. It parses Markdown syntax to dynamically generate SVG-based node trees.

## Alternatives

- [Markdown Live Preview](https://devshelf.io/resource/markdown-live-preview.md): An online tool to instantly render and preview Markdown text in real time within the browser. (pricing: Free)
- [AsciiDocAlive](https://devshelf.io/resource/asciidocalive.md): A live AsciiDoc editor with multi-document management, formatting toolbar, GitHub Gist integration, and document outline. (pricing: Free)
- [StackEdit](https://devshelf.io/resource/stackedit.md): An open-source in-browser Markdown editor featuring real-time preview, scroll sync, offline support, and cloud synchronization. (pricing: Free)

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