# Freeplane

> Powerful mind mapping and knowledge management for smarter notes

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/freeplane
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/freeplane.json
- Website: https://github.com/freeplane/freeplane
- Category: Notetaking
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-10T05:52:46+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1503055200`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/freeplane/freeplane
- Stars: 4455
- Forks: 503
- Open issues: 472
- License: GPL-2.0
- Last push: 2026-10-30T13:20:13+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T00:07:24+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Project Management, Note Taking, Mindmap, Mindmap Editor, Mindmapping
Tech stacks: groovy, javascript, OSGi

## Features
- Organizes complex information into hierarchical mind maps for visual note-taking and knowledge retrieval. *(highlighted)*
- Supports advanced formatting and styling including LaTeX formulas and Markdown integration for technical writing. *(highlighted)*
- Extends core functionality through Groovy scripting and a robust plugin architecture for project management tasks. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Freeplane is a flexible open-source mind mapping tool that enables users to organize ideas, manage complex knowledge, and outline projects through a visual hierarchy of notes and information.

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