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Generate mindmaps with Felo Mindmap API in Claude Code. Use when users ask to create/make/generate mindmaps, mind maps, or thinking maps, or when explicit commands like /felo-mindmap are used. Handles API key check, mindmap creation with various layouts, and final mindmap_url output.

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/Felo-Inc/felo-skills/blob/HEAD/felo-mindmap/SKILL.md

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Felo Mindmap Skill

When to Use

Trigger this skill for requests about creating mindmap files:

  • Create/generate mindmaps from a topic or question
  • Turn ideas into a structured mindmap
  • Build a mindmap with different layout types (timeline, fishbone, etc.)
  • Export mindmap content into a shareable link

Trigger keywords:

  • Chinese prompts about making mindmaps (思维导图, 脑图)
  • English: mindmap, mind map, thinking map, generate mindmap
  • Explicit commands: /felo-mindmap, "use felo mindmap"

Do NOT use this skill for:

  • Real-time information lookup (use felo-search)
  • Questions about local codebase files
  • Pure text tasks that do not require mindmap generation

Setup

1. Get API key

  1. Visit felo.ai
  2. Open Settings -> API Keys
  3. Create and copy your API key

2. Configure environment variable

Linux/macOS:

export FELO_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

Windows PowerShell:

$env:FELO_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

How to Execute

Use Bash tool commands and follow this workflow exactly.

Step 1: Precheck API key

if [ -z "$FELO_API_KEY" ]; then
  echo "ERROR: FELO_API_KEY not set"
  exit 1
fi

If key is missing, stop and return setup instructions.

Step 2: Run Node Script

Use the bundled script:

node felo-mindmap/scripts/run_mindmap_task.mjs \
  --query "USER_PROMPT_HERE" \
  --timeout 60

To specify a layout type:

node felo-mindmap/scripts/run_mindmap_task.mjs \
  --query "USER_PROMPT_HERE" \
  --layout "TIMELINE" \
  --timeout 60

Available layout types:

  • MIND_MAP (default) - Classic mind map
  • LOGICAL_STRUCTURE - Logical structure diagram
  • ORGANIZATION_STRUCTURE - Organization chart
  • CATALOG_ORGANIZATION - Catalog organization chart
  • TIMELINE - Timeline diagram
  • FISHBONE - Fishbone diagram

To add mindmap to an existing LiveDoc:

node felo-mindmap/scripts/run_mindmap_task.mjs \
  --query "USER_PROMPT_HERE" \
  --livedoc-short-id "EXISTING_LIVEDOC_ID"

Script behavior:

  • Creates mindmap via POST https://openapi.felo.ai/v2/mindmap
  • Returns immediately (synchronous API, no polling needed)
  • Prints mindmap_url on success

Optional debug output:

node felo-mindmap/scripts/run_mindmap_task.mjs \
  --query "USER_PROMPT_HERE" \
  --json

This outputs structured JSON including:

  • resource_id
  • status
  • mindmap_url
  • livedoc_short_id

Step 3: Return structured result

On success, return:

  • mindmap_url immediately
  • if --json is used, also include resource_id, livedoc_short_id

Output Format

Use this response structure:

## Mindmap Generation Result

- Resource ID: <resource_id>
- Status: <status>
- Mindmap URL: <mindmap_url>
- LiveDoc Short ID: <livedoc_short_id>

Error format:

## Mindmap Generation Failed

- Error Type: <error code or category>
- Message: <readable message>
- Suggested Action: <next step>

Error Handling

Known API error codes:

  • INVALID_API_KEY (401): key invalid or revoked
  • MINDMAP_CREATE_FAILED (502): mindmap creation failed
  • LIVEDOC_CREATE_FAILED (502): failed to create LiveDoc
  • LIVEDOC_NOT_FOUND (404): specified LiveDoc not found
  • LLM_SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE (503): LLM service is unavailable
  • LLM_REQUEST_TIMEOUT (504): LLM request timed out

Important Notes

  • Always execute this skill when user intent is mindmap generation.
  • The API is synchronous - no polling required.
  • Keep API calls minimal: one request per mindmap.

References