Visualize and Navigate Your Code as a Mind Map

Link nodes to functions, files, or classes - Ctrl+Click to jump straight to your code. Ctrl+2, Ctrl+2 - to add selected code as a mind map node.

Extension website: https://CodeMindMap.com

Key Features

• Code-Linked Nodes - Nodes tied directly to your source files, creating a visual representation of your codebase.
• One-Click Navigation - Ctrl+Click any node to instantly open the linked code file and jump to the exact position.
• IDE Integration - No app switching required - mind maps live inside Visual Studio, right alongside your code.
• Project Clarity - Map architectures, document tasks, or untangle legacy code with visual, connected maps.

Quick Start Guide

1. Open the Mind Map Window

Go to View → Other Windows → Code Mind Map to open the extension panel.

2. Add Code as a Node

• Select any code in the editor (or place the caret on a line)
• Press Ctrl+2, Ctrl+2 to add it as a new node in the mind map, linked to that code

3. Navigate to Linked Code

Ctrl+Click any node in the mind map to jump directly to the linked code.

4. Organize & Connect Nodes

• Drag and drop nodes to rearrange
• Right-click to edit, delete, or add connections

That's it! Start visualizing and navigating your code faster with Code Mind Map.

Screenshots

Versions

• v1.17

  • Fixed copying node text to the clipboard using Ctrl+C.
  • The MindElixir mind mapping engine has been updated from version 4.0.0 to version 4.6.2.

• v1.16

  • The Ctrl+Scroll keyboard shortcut has been replaced with Alt+Scroll for zooming in/out to avoid conflicts with the web browser's zoom feature.

• v1.15

  • Added a toolbar with buttons: Zoom In/Out, To Center, Tree View: Left, Right, Side.
  • Now works offline.

• v1.14

  • Storing relative paths in mind maps.

• v1.13

  • "Toggle color scheme: Light/Dark" button added.
  • Light color scheme is default.
  • The color scheme is saved to the auto-save file.

• v1.12

  • First release of the extension.