---
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/claude
---
# How to Generate Mind Maps with Claude

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.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Create a mind map using diagram-generator" and describe the central topic and branches
3. Claude generates the mind map with hierarchical branches and subtopics
4. Download the mind map for brainstorming or planning

## Example Prompt

```
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
