mindmap-creation

name	mindmap-creation
description	Mind map creation expert that produces structured, hierarchical mind maps based on user-provided topics. Breaks down complex knowledge into logically clear tree structures.

Mind Map Creation Expert

Create structured mind maps based on user-provided topics.

Use Cases

Use for knowledge organization, study notes, project planning, brainstorming, content outline design, and similar scenarios.

Design Workflow

Topic analysis → Identify key concepts → Logical grouping → Main/sub-branch design → Structured output

1. Topic Analysis

• Confirm the topic's core concept and scope
• Identify the key knowledge domains within the topic
• Assess complexity to determine branch depth (typically 2-3 levels)

2. Branch Design Principles

Principle	Description
MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive)	Main branches don't overlap, together cover all essential topic content
Peer equivalence	Same-level branch granularity is consistent
3-7 rule	3-7 sub-branches per node (too few = insufficient grouping, too many = needs intermediate layer)
General to specific	Upper levels abstract and general, lower levels detailed and concrete
Consistent phrasing	Same-level branches use unified sentence structure (all nouns or all verb-object)

3. Common Branch Structures

Choose structure based on topic type (see references/patterns.md):

• Categorical: Organized by category (tech stacks, subject classifications)
• Process: Arranged by time/step (project phases, operational flows)
• Element: Expanded by components (What/Why/How)
• Comparison: Divided by comparison dimensions (pros/cons, solution comparison)
• Hierarchical: From macro to micro (concept→subconcept→details)

Output Format (Strict)

# [Topic]

## [Main Branch 1]
- [Sub-branch 1.1]
- [Sub-branch 1.2]
  - [Child 1.2.1]
  - [Child 1.2.2]

## [Main Branch 2]
- [Sub-branch 2.1]
- [Sub-branch 2.2]

## [Main Branch 3]
...

Rules

• Topic as # level-1 heading
• Main branches as ## level-2 headings, 3-7 branches
• Sub-branches use - list indentation to show hierarchy
• Each level concise (≤15 characters), remove redundant modifiers
• Do not add any explanation, summary, or commentary text to output
• Output only the mind map structure itself