freeplane ☆
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Description:
Mind mapping and knowledge management software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.13.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: mind-mapping knowledge-management productivity visualization java
Install: brew install --cask freeplane
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Project planning and task management
  • Brainstorming and organizing research notes
  • Structuring technical documentation and learning materials
Alternatives:
  • XMind – Proprietary alternative with a focus on polished presentation and templates
  • MindNode – Apple ecosystem exclusive with a streamlined UI, but less extensible
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 13, 2026 1:02pm 1.13.1 0 VERSION_BUMP c5aed164
Feb 10, 2026 1:04pm 1.12.18 0 VERSION_BUMP efaea482
Feb 9, 2026 10:04pm 1.12.17 0 VERSION_BUMP 21f89081
Jan 6, 2026 1:16pm 1.12.16 0 VERSION_BUMP 350dcca0
Jan 4, 2026 4:11pm 1.12.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 109aa138
Sep 19, 2025 1:20pm 1.12.14 0 VERSION_BUMP 29d6701d
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 1.12.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 7138f20c
Aug 22, 2025 4:35pm 1.12.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 16ec79e1
Aug 1, 2025 6:57pm 1.12.12 0 VERSION_BUMP c16a3ece
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