Title: Outline to Mind Map Author: holgerhubbs Published: May 11, 2026 Last modified: May 13, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/outline-to-mind-map/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3529237) ![](https://ps.w.org/outline-to-mind-map/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3529237) # Outline to Mind Map By [holgerhubbs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/holgerhubbs/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/outline-to-mind-map.1.0.3.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/outline-to-mind-map/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/outline-to-mind-map/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/outline-to-mind-map/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/outline-to-mind-map/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/outline-to-mind-map/) ## Description Outline to Mind Map lets you turn a plain text outline into a fully interactive, zoomable mind map — right inside your WordPress content. I love mind maps and hope that this plugin will serve you well. I discovered [Markmap.js](https://markmap.js.org/) and asked Claude.ai to help me build a plugin around it. It takes a universe to make a sandwich; structure supports spontaneity. **How it works:** Write a Markdown-style outline between the shortcode tags and the plugin renders it into a smooth, animated SVG mind map — with clickable nodes, zoom, and pan. ``` [outline-to-mind-map] # My Topic ## Branch One ### Leaf ## Branch Two [/outline-to-mind-map] ``` **Features:** * Simple shortcode — works in any post, page, or widget * Interactive: zoom, pan, and click nodes to fold/unfold * Configurable fold depth, dimensions, and color schemes * Five built-in color palettes: Default, Cool, Warm, Forest, Mono * Output caching via WordPress transients (Redis/Memcached compatible) * Settings page with full parameter reference * Dark mode aware * No account or API key required * Powered by the open-source [Markmap.js](https://markmap.js.org/) library ### Usage Basic example: ``` [outline-to-mind-map] # My Project ## Planning ### Goals ### Timeline ## Execution ### Development ### Testing [/outline-to-mind-map] ``` With options: ``` [outline-to-mind-map fold="2" color_scheme="forest" height="600px"] # My Topic ## Branch A ## Branch B [/outline-to-mind-map]

Shortcode Parameters

``` * **fold** — Initial fold depth: `none` (fully expanded), `all` (root only), or ` 1`–`3`. Default: `none` * **width** — Container width, any CSS value. Default: ` 100%` * **height** — Container height, any CSS value. Default: `500px` * **color_scheme**— Branch palette: `default`, `cool`, `warm`, `forest`, `mono`. Default: `default` *** zoom** — Enable mouse-wheel zoom: `true` or `false`. Default: `true` * **pan** — Enable drag-to-pan: `true` or `false`. Default: `true` * **cache** — Cache this instance: `true` or `false`. Default: `true` All parameters can be set globally at **Settings Outline to Mind Map** and overridden per shortcode. ## Installation 1. Upload the `outline-to-mind-map` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin via **Plugins Installed Plugins** 3. Add the shortcode to any post or page using the **Shortcode block** in Gutenberg 4. Optionally configure global defaults at **Settings Outline to Mind Map** **Important:** Always add the shortcode using Gutenberg’s **Shortcode block** (the`[/]` block), not a Paragraph or Code block. ## FAQ ### Which block do I use in Gutenberg? Always use the **Shortcode block** — search for “Shortcode” in the block inserter( it shows a `[/]` icon). Do not paste the shortcode into a Paragraph or Code block. ### The mind map appears blank after a page reload. Go to **Settings Outline to Mind Map** and click **Flush All Cached Maps**, then reload the page. This clears any stale cached output. ### Can I change the default height and colors? Yes — visit **Settings Outline to Mind Map** to set global defaults for all maps on your site. Individual shortcodes can override any setting. ### Does this work with classic (non-Gutenberg) editor? Yes, paste the shortcode directly into the classic editor’s text view. ### Does it require an internet connection? The Markmap.js library loads from the jsDelivr CDN, so visitors need internet access. There is no server-side dependency. ### Will this slow down pages that don’t have a mind map? No. The Markmap scripts are only loaded on pages that contain the shortcode. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Outline to Mind Map” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ holgerhubbs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/holgerhubbs/) [Translate “Outline to Mind Map” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/outline-to-mind-map) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/outline-to-mind-map/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/outline-to-mind-map/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/outline-to-mind-map/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/outline-to-mind-map/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.3 * Fixed fold parameter (initialExpandLevel) not being applied on initial render * Fixed color_scheme parameter having no effect * Fixed zoom and pan parameters not being applied #### 1.0.1 * Bundled Markmap library locally (WordPress.org policy compliance) * Fixed PHP short echo tags * Fixed nonce verification on settings page * Light color scheme for mind map container #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.3** * Last updated **3 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [mind map](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mind-map/)[mindmap](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/mindmap/) [outline](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/outline/)[visualization](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/visualization/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/outline-to-mind-map/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/outline-to-mind-map/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/outline-to-mind-map/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ holgerhubbs ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/holgerhubbs/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/outline-to-mind-map/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://ko-fi.com/holgerhubbs)