Amethyst Mapper FFA workspace with a calm two-panel layout
Clean enough to start quickly, solid enough to keep using.
Free For All Edition

Visual mind mapping. Free forever.

Amethyst Mapper Free For All Edition is the first tool in Amethyst Toolkit. It is built for creating visual mind maps that help turn mental chaos into structure, without accounts, registration, or data collection.

  • No account registration
  • No subscription
  • Local storage only
  • Private by default
Mind Mapping Technique

Why mind mapping matters

Mind mapping is a simple and underrated technique for revealing structure out of chaotic thinking. We do not present it as a miracle hack, but as a practical method that can support planning, summarizing, emotional processing, and working through mental overload.

Amethyst Mapper is designed to support that process directly: infinite canvas, structured nodes and groups, Markdown content, developer-friendly JSON editing, and export to JSON, PNG, and Obsidian Canvas. You can also read more about mind mapping and why it matters on the Daydreamer's Blog.

Start Mind Mapping Now

Use Amethyst Mapper FFA if you want the full core mapping experience with privacy, local storage, and no account layer. It stays free forever and continues receiving the same non-AI interface, stability, and security updates as Mapper+

Open Mapper FFA

Or Try AI Assisted Workflow

Move to Mapper+ if you want everything FFA already includes, plus AI-assisted features, account-based storage, and the deeper workflow layer as that track develops.

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Technical reference

Specifications & docs

Access model, privacy stance, file handling, and the current public references for Mapper FFA.

Product profile

Mapper FFA stays focused on the local-first mapping core: open browser access, no account layer, no subscription gate, and no AI feature set added on top of the editor.

Status
Live now as the production-ready Free For All release.
Access model
Open immediately in the browser with no account, review step, or beta invitation required.
Privacy & data
Map data stays in the browser environment by default. This edition is designed around local-first use and does not require account login.
AI features
None in FFA. AI-assisted mapping belongs to the separate Mapper+ Beta track.
Storage & files
Browser local storage plus local import/export for working maps and backups.
Export & compatibility
Supports .canvas, .json, and .png, including Obsidian-compatible .canvas round-tripping.
Editor scope
Infinite canvas with cards, links, groups, Markdown node content, color workflows, and direct JSON editing.
Runtime
Static web app with desktop and touch editing. No backend is required for the core FFA editor flow.

Included now

  • Infinite canvas workflow with cards, links, and groups
  • Markdown node editing plus in-app JSON map editing
  • Undo/redo, local autosave, and replace-safety warnings
  • Theme, HUD, and view controls for calmer map work
  • Low-friction entry point into the Amethyst mapping method

Lightbox

Media viewer