Buzan Content-Driven Mindmap Generator

Problem Solved

Fixed mindmap templates often force content into the wrong visual structure: bloated branches, long node labels, and arbitrary color groupings make the result hard to scan. mindmap-designer turns Buzan-style rules—central visual weight, color coding, organic curves, one keyword per connector, and sufficient whitespace—into execution constraints, so layout and styling follow the material instead of a preset deck.

How It Works

The skill processes input in stages:
- Content acquisition: source from knowledge bases, notes, URL pages, files, or web search; long material is read by outline, summary, then core points.
- Structure extraction: compress the material into a tree with a short central node, usually 3–7 primary branches, shallow depth, concise labels, and markers for key points, common misconceptions, methods, and formulas.
- Layout and color design: select modes such as radial, semicircle, tree_right, mindmap_authentic, or balanced, then generate same-hue lightness gradients for each branch instead of a fixed palette.
- Quality inspection: after rendering, check the center node, branch count, depth, node readability, spacing, canvas size, and aspect ratio, and propose fixes when checks fail.

Boundaries

It fits educational notes, course outlines, knowledge consolidation, and comparative analyses where hierarchy matters. For line-level code review, exhaustive long-paper layout, interactive editing, or strict brand pixel requirements, human follow-up is still needed. The output is image-centric; keep the JSON configuration if editable structure is required.