MindNode adds outlining to mind maps

Posted by satis
Dec 20, 2020 at 04:16 PM

Most online mind map services offer the ability to host nicely formatted maps, but it’s nice to also be able to host outlines. Not something I’d need but I can see its usefulness for others. The killer feature these apps seem to have is integration with other services like Zapier.

I tend to use mind maps for idea generation and brainstorming, then output OPML to OmniOutliner, in which I use the resulting framework in building an extended outline (and even long-form writing prior to outputting to a writing app).

With the absence of good alternative outliners but given my occasional Trello use, I’d been investigating a separate combo mind map/kanban solution (Zenkit, Taskade, MindMeister/MeisterTask). Standalone mind map apps and services remain more functional and powerful so I’m not sure whether it’s worth the tradeoffs for me to switch off Trello for a combo product.