Code Mind Map VS Code Extension

A mind mapping extension with nodes linked to code.

1. Open the Mind Map Window

• Run the Open Code Mind Map Panel command from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)

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.

Tip: Use the toolbar buttons for quick actions like saving/loading maps.

Screenshots

See screenshots at CodeMindMap.com

Versions

• v1.19

  • "Code node added" status bar notification.
  • Improved navigation with searching code with the "moving window" approach.

• v1.18

  • Fixed a bug with creating a new mind map.

• v1.17

  • 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.
  • Fixed CTRL+Click opens new tab instead of using open one.

• 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.
  • Storing a relative path to the auto-save file in the workspace settings.

• 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.