Description:
Mind mapping and knowledge management software
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.13.2@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
mind-mapping
knowledge-management
productivity
visualization
java
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Install:
brew install --cask freeplane
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About:
Freeplane is a free and open-source application for creating, managing, and visualizing mind maps. It allows users to organize hierarchical information in a structured way, supporting rich content like notes, icons, and hyperlinks. The tool is highly extensible via scripts and add-ons, making it suitable for complex knowledge management tasks.
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Key Features:
- Rich node content with notes, details, and hyperlinks
- Extensible via add-ons and scripting (Groovy)
- Cross-platform (Java-based) with strong export options
- Visual filtering and conditional formatting for data analysis
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Use Cases:
- Project planning and task management
- Brainstorming and organizing research notes
- Structuring technical documentation and learning materials
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Alternatives:
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XMind
– Proprietary alternative with a focus on polished presentation and templates
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MindNode
– Apple ecosystem exclusive with a streamlined UI, but less extensible
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| Feb 23, 2026 7:13pm |
1.13.2 |
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| Feb 13, 2026 1:02pm |
1.13.1 |
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| Feb 10, 2026 1:04pm |
1.12.18 |
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efaea482 |
| Feb 9, 2026 10:04pm |
1.12.17 |
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21f89081 |
| Jan 6, 2026 1:16pm |
1.12.16 |
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350dcca0 |
| Jan 4, 2026 4:11pm |
1.12.15 |
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109aa138 |
| Sep 19, 2025 1:20pm |
1.12.14 |
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| Sep 15, 2025 11:39am |
1.12.13 |
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| Aug 22, 2025 4:35pm |
1.12.13 |
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16ec79e1 |
| Aug 1, 2025 6:57pm |
1.12.12 |
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| Jan 22, 2024 6:17pm |
1.11.10 |
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| Nov 12, 2023 4:59pm |
1.11.8 |
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| Sep 24, 2023 2:05pm |
1.11.7 |
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| Jul 29, 2023 11:01am |
1.11.5 |
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| Mar 19, 2023 5:19am |
1.10.6 |
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