---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/diagram-generator/use-cases/generate-mind-maps/chatgpt
---
# How to Generate Mind Maps with ChatGPT

ChatGPT generates mind maps while actively contributing ideas to the structure. It brainstorms additional branches, suggests connections between concepts, and can restructure the hierarchy based on your feedback. The mind map becomes a collaborative thinking tool rather than just a visualization of what you already knew.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT
2. Ask: "Generate a mind map for this topic" and describe the central theme and branches
3. ChatGPT creates the mind map with balanced visual hierarchy
4. Request: "Add more detail to the marketing branch"

## Example Prompt

```
Create a mind map for "Web Application Security" covering authentication, authorization, input validation, encryption, and monitoring. Add 3-4 subtopics under each.
```

## Tips

- ChatGPT can brainstorm additional branches you might not have considered
- Ask for the mind map content as a structured outline too for easy reference
