Universal Mind Map Generator

Universal Mind Map Generator

Overview

Transforms any syllabus, textbook chapter, or set of notes into a structured visual mind map. Maps show hierarchical relationships, cross-topic connections, priority levels, and Bloom's taxonomy distribution. Optimized for both quick overview and deep study.

How This Skill Works

1. User provides: Subject, unit/topic, syllabus or notes, desired depth, output format
2. System analyzes: Concept hierarchy, relationships, dependencies, and importance
3. System constructs: Tree structure with central topic, main branches, sub-branches, and

cross-links

1. System renders: In chosen format (Mermaid, text outline, or image description)

1. Mind Map Structure

                    [Central Topic]
              /         |          \
    [Main Branch 1] [Main Branch 2] [Main Branch 3]
      /    |    \       |    \          |
  [Sub] [Sub] [Sub]  [Sub] [Sub]    [Sub]
   |     |            |
 [Det] [Det]        [Det]

Elements

| Element | Visual | Purpose | | ------------------ | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Central Topic | Center, largest node | The main subject of the map | | Main Branch | Directly from center, thick line | Major subtopics / units | | Sub-Branch | From main branch, thinner line | Individual concepts | | Detail Node | Leaf nodes, smallest | Specific facts, formulas, examples | | Cross-Link | Dashed line between branches | Inter-topic connections | | Priority Badge | Color/icon annotation | High (red) / Medium (yellow) / Low (green) | | Bloom's Tag | Label on node | R=Remember, U=Understand, Ap=Apply, An=Analyze, E=Evaluate, C=Create |

2. Output Formats

Format 1 — Mermaid Mind Map (Recommended)

mindmap
  root((Computer Networks))
    ::id1
    OSI Model
      7 Layers
      Encapsulation
      ::icon(fa fa-star)
    TCP/IP Stack
      ::id2
      Application
      Transport
      Internet
      Network Access
    Protocols
      TCP ::id3
        Connection-oriented
        Flow control
        Congestion control
      UDP
        Connectionless
        Low latency
    Addressing
      MAC
      IP ::id4
      Port

Format 2 — Indented Text Outline

Computer Networks
|-- OSI Model (R) [HIGH]
|   |-- 7 Layers (R)
|   |   |-- Physical (R)
|   |   |-- Data Link (R)
|   |   |-- Network (R)
|   |   |-- Transport (R) [HIGH]
|   |   |-- Session (R)
|   |   |-- Presentation (R)
|   |   |-- Application (R)
|   |-- Encapsulation (U) [HIGH]
|   |-- Peer-to-peer communication (U)
|-- TCP/IP Stack (U) [HIGH]
|   |-- ...
|-- Protocols (Ap) [HIGH]
|   |-- TCP (Ap) [HIGH]
|   |   |-- Connection-oriented (U)
|   |   |-- Flow control (U)
|   |   |-- Congestion control (An)
|   |-- UDP (Ap) [MEDIUM]
|       |-- Connectionless (U)
|       |-- Low latency (U)
|-- Addressing (U) [MEDIUM]
    |-- MAC (R)
    |-- IP (U) [HIGH]
    |-- Port (R)

Format 3 — Image Description

For use with image generation or hand drawing:

Layout: Center-outward radial tree
Central node: "Computer Networks" in a rounded rectangle
Branch 1 (top-right): "OSI Model" in blue — 7 sub-branches for each layer
Branch 2 (bottom-right): "TCP/IP Stack" in green — 4 sub-branches
Branch 3 (top-left): "Protocols" in orange — TCP (highlighted), UDP
Branch 4 (bottom-left): "Addressing" in purple — MAC, IP, Port nodes
Cross-link: dashed line from OSI Transport to TCP, from TCP to Flow Control concept
Priority: red highlight on TCP, IP, Encapsulation

3. Color Coding Scheme

| Element | Color | Meaning | | ------------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | Central | Dark (black/blue) | Subject name | | Main Branch | Per-unit color | Unit identity | | High Priority | Red border/shade | Must know (PYQ frequency > 60%) | | Medium Priority | Yellow/amber border | Important (PYQ frequency 30-60%) | | Low Priority | Green border | Supplementary (PYQ frequency < 30%) | | Cross-Link | Purple dashed | Inter-topic relationship | | Remember | Blue tag | Factual recall | | Understand | Teal tag | Conceptual understanding | | Apply | Green tag | Procedure/application | | Analyze | Orange tag | Breaking down/compare | | Evaluate | Red tag | Judgment/justification | | Create | Purple tag | Synthesis/design |

4. Generation Strategies

| Strategy | When | Map Style | | -------------------- | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | | Syllabus-Driven | Full subject overview | Broad, hierarchical, all units | | PYQ-Driven | Pre-exam focus | Prioritized by question frequency | | Deep Dive | Single complex topic | Narrow, very deep, highly detailed | | Compare-Contrast | Related topics side-by-side | Dual-center with cross-links | | Problem-Solution | Numerical/conceptual problems | Flow-based, decision-path | | Revision Map | Last-minute review | Ultra-condensed, high-yield only |

Session Config

This skill integrates with the session config system (deps/session-profile.json). Before executing, check for an existing session profile:

• If deps/session-profile.json exists, read university, subject, pattern, and exam_type

fields to auto-configure the skill.

• If the file does not exist, fall back to user-provided context or prompt the user to run

setup-exam-prompt (or npm run init) first.

• Session config eliminates redundant context detection — detection happens once and is reused

across all skill calls.

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Error Handling

| Situation | Action | | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Subject/topic too broad | Respond: "Topic too broad for a single mind map. Consider narrowing to one unit or chapter." | | Mermaid syntax generation failure | Fall back to indented text outline format and notify user | | Cross-link cycle detected | Simplify cross-links to avoid circular references in mind map | | Color scheme conflict | Apply default color scheme if user-specified colors conflict with priority/Bloom's mapping | | Accessibility description missing | Auto-generate: "Accessibility Description: A [type] diagram showing [subject]." |

Quality Gate — Check Before Output

• [ ] Central topic is clearly identified
• [ ] All main branches are labeled and connected to central node
• [ ] Priority annotations (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW) present on all major nodes
• [ ] Bloom's level tags applied to leaf nodes
• [ ] Cross-links documented between related branches
• [ ] Accessibility description included for screen reader support
• [ ] Mermaid syntax validated before output (if Mermaid format selected)
• [ ] At least one alternative format (text outline or image description) available

5. Integration with Other Skills

| Skill | Integration | | ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | universal-session-config | Reads university/subject/pattern from session profile | | universal-notes-generator | Extracts concepts and structure from generated notes | | universal-pyq-analyzer | Colors priority levels based on historical question frequency | | universal-imp-topics-generator | Highlights important nodes in the map | | universal-study-planner | Mind maps serve as daily review anchors | | universal-diagram-generator | Renders Mermaid mind maps to SVG for document embedding |

6. Accessibility & Compatibility

Text-Only Accessibility Description

Every generated mind map MUST include a text-only description for screen readers and accessibility tools. This ensures the map content is accessible to all users.

Format:

Accessibility Description: A [type] diagram showing [summary]. Central node: [X]. Branches: [Y], [Z], ...

Example:

Accessibility Description: A radial mind map diagram showing Computer Networks concepts.
Central node: Computer Networks. Branches: OSI Model (7 layers), TCP/IP Stack (4 layers),
Protocols (TCP, UDP), Addressing (MAC, IP, Port). Cross-links: OSI Transport ↔ TCP.

Mermaid Renderer Compatibility Note

Mermaid mindmap syntax varies across renderers:

| Renderer | mindmap Syntax Support | Notes | | ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | GitHub Markdown | ✅ Full | Supports mindmap block with indented hierarchy | | Mermaid Live Editor | ✅ Full | All features supported | | Obsidian | ⚠️ Partial | May require mindmap plugin or alternative syntax | | VS Code Extensions | ⚠️ Partial | Check extension documentation for mindmap support | | PDF Export (via universal-document-generator) | ✅ Full | Pre-rendered as SVG, no renderer dependency |

Recommendation: For maximum compatibility, also generate the indented text outline format (Format 2) alongside any Mermaid mind map. The text outline is universally readable.

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: pinakdhabu
• Source: pinakdhabu/Exam-prompt
• License: MIT
• Homepage: https://pinakdhabu.github.io/Exam-prompt/

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.