Mindmap

Use Mermaid mindmap to brainstorm, outline, decompose ideas, or organize topics hierarchically.

Basic template

mindmap
  root((Topic))
    Branch A
    Branch B

Core syntax

• Start with mindmap
• Define the root node first
• Indentation controls parent and child relationships
• Common node styles:
  • ((text)) circle emphasis
  • (text) rounded
  • [text] box

Common example

mindmap
  root((Mermaid))
    Flow Diagrams
      Flowchart
      Sequence
      State
    Data Models
      ER Diagram
      Class Diagram
    Planning
      Gantt
      Timeline

Good for

• Note outlines
• Research decomposition
• Topic maps

Watch for

• Indentation matters more than arrows here
• Keep sibling labels parallel for a cleaner visual