Building a Mindmap Tool with Claude Code
genail · reddit · 2026-07-15
The author shares their process of using Fable / Claude Code to build a mindmap tool, introducing yggmap.com: a free, open-source, tracker-free, local-only mindmap application.
Regarding methodology, the author emphasizes:
- Starting in "brainstorming mode," prompting the AI to research and ask questions rather than writing code immediately
- Clearly defining the problem to be solved before building
- Creating a static HTML prototype first, then gradually breaking out components
- Building a minimum viable product (MVP) before focusing on bug hunting
- Deciding when to use /compact to prevent context bloat
Overall, it serves as a comprehensive retrospective on AI-assisted product development.
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