Overview#
MindMap for Figma transforms how design teams brainstorm and organize ideas directly within their favorite design tool. With real-time collaboration, automatic layouts, and seamless integration with Figma's design system, teams can move from ideation to execution faster than ever.
Quick Start
Install from the Figma Community and press Ctrl/Cmd + / then type "MindMap" to get started instantly.
Why MindMap for Figma?#
Traditional mind mapping tools force you to switch contexts—export ideas, import them back, lose formatting. MindMap for Figma keeps everything in one place:
- No context switching: Ideate where you design
- Native Figma elements: Mind maps become design components
- Real-time collaboration: Think together, in real-time
- Design system integration: Use your existing styles and components
Features#
Real-time Collaborative Editing#
Multiple team members can contribute to the same mind map simultaneously. See cursors, watch ideas form, and build on each other's thoughts in real-time.
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Live Session │
│ │
│ 👤 Alice is editing "User Research" │
│ 👤 Bob added "Competitor Analysis" │
│ 👤 Carol connected "Pain Points" → "Solutions" │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Smart Auto-Layout#
Choose from multiple layout algorithms that automatically organize your nodes:
Radial
Tree
Force-Directed
Grid
Keyboard Shortcuts#
Power users love our comprehensive keyboard shortcuts:
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add child node | Tab |
| Add sibling node | Enter |
| Delete node | Delete / Backspace |
| Edit node text | F2 or double-click |
| Collapse/Expand | Space |
| Center view | Ctrl/Cmd + 0 |
| Zoom to fit | Ctrl/Cmd + 1 |
Export Options#
Export your mind maps in multiple formats:
- PNG/SVG: High-resolution images for presentations
- PDF: Print-ready documents
- Markdown: Text outline for documentation
- JSON: Data format for further processing
- Native Figma integration
- Real-time collaboration
- 50+ templates included
- Keyboard-first workflow
- Free tier available
- Requires Figma account
- Large maps may need performance mode
- Some features require Pro plan
Template Library#
Get started quickly with our curated template library:
Product & Design#
- User Journey Map
- Feature Prioritization
- Design Sprint Planning
- Competitive Analysis
Strategy & Planning#
- SWOT Analysis
- OKR Planning
- Project Roadmap
- Stakeholder Mapping
Research & Discovery#
- User Interview Notes
- Affinity Diagram
- Research Synthesis
- Insight Clustering
Custom Templates
Create and share your own templates with your team. Templates sync automatically across your organization.
Integration with Figma#
Using Design Tokens#
MindMap respects your Figma design system:
// Your design tokens are automatically applied
const nodeStyles = {
font: figma.variables.getLocalVariables('font'),
colors: figma.variables.getLocalVariables('color'),
spacing: figma.variables.getLocalVariables('spacing')
};
// Nodes use your typography styles
node.setTextStyle(figma.getLocalTextStyles()[0]);
Convert to Components#
Transform mind map nodes into Figma components with one click:
Select Nodes
Select the nodes you want to convert.
Right-click Menu
Choose "Convert to Components" from the context menu.
Customize
Each node becomes an editable Figma component with auto-layout.
Timeline#
Initial Concept
Frustrated with existing tools, we prototyped the first version during a design sprint.
Beta Launch
Released on Figma Community. 1,000 installs in the first week.
Version 1.0
Full feature release with templates, keyboard shortcuts, and team collaboration.
Pro Tier
Launched premium features including unlimited maps, custom templates, and priority support.
Pricing#
| Feature | Free | Pro | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mind maps | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Collaborators | 2 | 5 | Unlimited |
| Templates | 10 | 50+ | 50+ Custom |
| Export formats | PNG | All | All + API |
| Support | Community | Priority | |
| Price | $0 | $8/mo | $15/user/mo |
What Users Say#
"MindMap for Figma has completely changed how our design team brainstorms. We used to waste so much time switching between tools." — Sarah Chen, Design Lead at Spotify
"The real-time collaboration is incredible. It's like Google Docs but for visual thinking." — Marcus Johnson, Product Manager at Stripe
Getting Started#
Install Plugin
Visit the Figma Community page and click "Install".
Open Plugin
In any Figma file, press Ctrl/Cmd + / and type "MindMap".
Choose Template
Select a template or start with a blank canvas.
Start Mapping
Add your central topic and press Tab to add child nodes.
Questions or feedback? Join our Discord community or contact support.