Product version 2.6.6 · Updated 2026-08-24
Getting started
GoMind supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Web. Menu names can vary with the selected language and platform.
Create your first map
- Launch GoMind and open the welcome guide if you need an overview.
- Choose New to create a blank map, or open a recent document from the start center.
- Select the root node and edit its title.
- Press
Enterto add a child node, or use Node Manager → Add Root Node / Concept. - Save with File → Save. The first save asks for a
.gomindpath; later saves use that path.
The welcome guide can be reopened from View → Features Guide.
Workspace basics
The top bar has three main tabs:
| Tab | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Node Manager | Edit, copy, paste, add content, connect, arrange, and enhance nodes |
| File | New, open, save, import, export, recovery, and close |
| View | Zoom, grid, notes, connections, outline mode, alignment, themes, and help |
On desktop, hover over a tab to reveal its ribbon. On touch devices, tap a tab. On narrow screens the ribbon can be compact or hidden; tap the tab again to access it.
Canvas gestures
- Click a node to select it; drag the canvas background to pan.
- Drag a node to move it. Free layout preserves manually positioned nodes during ordinary editing.
- Use the mouse wheel, trackpad, pinch gesture, or View commands to zoom.
- Right-click a node for context actions.
- On mobile, long-press a node. In touch move mode, choose Move Node before dragging.
First-use checklist
- Create a root topic and three child topics.
- Add a note to one topic.
- Try View → Outline Mode.
- Save a
.gomindcopy before importing or applying a large layout.