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freeplane · v1.13.2

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Mind mapping and knowledge management software

brew install --cask freeplane
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Freeplane is a powerful mind mapping and knowledge management tool that helps users organize and visualize ideas. It offers robust features for mind mapping, project management, and knowledge sharing, making it ideal for individuals and teams seeking effective idea organization.

Freeplane is a mind mapping and knowledge management application that allows users to create, organize, and visualize ideas and information.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development, as evidenced by recent commits and a substantial GitHub following.

Community: Community discussion is limited to Hacker News, where users have mentioned compatibility issues with newer Java versions. Reddit has no mentions.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
  • + Cross-platform support with Java
  • + Robust mind mapping and knowledge management features

Cons

  • - Java dependency may cause compatibility issues with newer Java versions
  • - Manual updates required as there's no auto-update feature
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JavaLast commit: Mar 7, 2026

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