- name
- xmind-generator
- description
- Generate XMind mind map files (.xmind) from Markdown outlines or plain text descriptions. Use when a user asks to create a mind map, visualize a structure, or export to XMind format. Supports both Markdown outline syntax (# headings, - bullets, indentation) and free-form text descriptions. Output is saved as a .xmind file in the workspace directory, openable directly in XMind app.
- runtime
- node
XMind Generator
Generate .xmind files from Markdown outlines or plain text using the XMind SDK.
Script
scripts/generate_xmind.js — main generator. Requires Node.js and the xmind npm package.
Installation
Install dependencies before first use:
cd <skill_dir>
npm installUsage
# From Markdown outline file
node scripts/generate_xmind.js --input outline.md --output /path/to/output.xmind
# From inline text (use \
for newlines)
node scripts/generate_xmind.js --text "# Root\
- Branch 1\
- Leaf\
- Branch 2" --output output.xmind
# From stdin
echo "..." | node scripts/generate_xmind.js --output output.xmindAlways run from the skill directory:
cd <skill_dir>Default output location: the OpenClaw workspace directory.
Input Format
Both formats are supported:
Markdown outline:
# Root Topic
- Main Branch 1
- Sub topic 1
- Sub topic 2
- Main Branch 2
- Sub topic 3
- Leaf nodePlain text / free-form description: When user provides a description instead of an outline, first convert it to Markdown outline structure, then pass to the script.
Workflow
- If user provides a Markdown outline → pass directly to script via
--textor--input - If user provides a plain text description → convert to Markdown outline first, then generate
- Output file goes to workspace directory unless user specifies otherwise
- Confirm the output path to the user after generation