How to Generate Mind Maps with Claude
Create mind maps with Claude and ToolRouter. Organize ideas visually from text descriptions.
Tool
Claude creates mind maps through collaborative brainstorming. Start with a central topic and a few branches, then expand through conversation -- ask Claude to fill gaps, suggest subtopics you missed, and add cross-links between related items. The mind map grows organically as the brainstorming session progresses.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Diagram Generator tool:
- Ask Claude: "Create a mind map using diagram-generator" and describe the central topic and branches
- Claude generates the mind map with hierarchical branches and subtopics
- Download the mind map for brainstorming or planning
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Diagram Generator tool
Create a mind map for "Product Launch Plan" with branches for Marketing (social media, PR, email campaigns), Engineering (feature freeze, QA, deployment), and Operations (support training, documentation, monitoring).
Tips
- Start with 3-5 main branches and let Claude suggest subtopics to fill in gaps
- Ask Claude to add cross-links between related items in different branches