GitHub - OlegIGalkin/Code-Mind-Map: Code Mind Map: A Visual Studio/VS Code extension for creating mind maps with nodes linked to code.

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Source code for the Code Mind Map mind mapping extensions for Visual Studio and VS Code.

Learn more at https://codemindmap.com/

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Code Mind Map Visual Studio/VS Code Extension

An extension for creating mind maps with nodes linked to code. Easily add code snippets as nodes and navigate between the mind map and your code files.

1. Open the Mind Map Window

  • Visual Studio: Go to View → Other Windows → Code Mind Map to open the extension panel.
  • VS Code: 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.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to SSShooter for the MindElixir mind mapping engine used in this extension.