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Mind Map & Visual Planning — An interactive mind-map editor built natively into Frappe Desk for project planning and brainsto — 1/1Illustrative preview

An interactive mind-map editor built natively into Frappe Desk for project planning and brainstorming,

with nodes that link straight to your ERPNext DocTypes and tasks.

ECOSIRE builds, installs, and supports it for your environment.

What is Mind Map & Visual Planning?

An interactive mind-map editor built natively into Frappe Desk for project planning and brainstorming, with nodes that link straight to your ERPNext DocTypes and tasks. ECOSIRE builds, installs, and supports it for your environment. Built to order by ECOSIRE for ERPNext v15, v16 — indicative price from $999.00 USD; request a quote for a scoped proposal.

Key Features

Native `Mind Map` DocType plus child `Mind Map Node` table storing node text, x/y position, color, collapse state, and parent-child edges — every board is a real, backed-up Frappe record
Interactive Desk canvas (SVG/Canvas) with drag-to-arrange, pan, zoom, node collapse/expand, and keyboard shortcuts, delivered as a Frappe page inside the Desk workspace
`Dynamic Link` on each node so a node can point to any DocType — `Task`, `Project`, `Customer`, `Sales Order`, `Issue` — and open the linked record in one click
One-click 'generate tasks from map' via a `@frappe.whitelist()` method that materializes selected branches into `Task` records under the chosen `Project`, preserving the tree hierarchy as parent tasks and subtasks
`hooks.py` doc events keep maps and linked records in sync (e.g. completing a linked `Task` flags or restyles its node; renaming a record updates the node label)
Server-side export to PNG/SVG image and to Frappe Print Format PDF for sharing a board outside Desk
Reusable planning-session templates stored as `Mind Map Template` records — sprint planning, project kickoff, risk breakdown — instantiated into a fresh board in one action
Collaborative editing with conflict handling so concurrent sessions on the same board stay consistent, using Frappe's realtime (socket.io) layer for live node updates
Role- and permission-aware access: view-vs-edit governed by ERPNext role profiles and permission rules; User Permissions can scope boards to a specific project or team
Full Frappe REST API surface (`/api/resource/Mind Map`) plus whitelisted methods for node create/move/link/delete, so boards can be driven programmatically or from integrations
Optional scheduler event (`scheduler_events` in `hooks.py`) to snapshot, archive, or prune stale maps on a cadence you define
Version history and audit via Frappe's built-in document versioning and activity log — every structural change to a board is traceable
Global and per-node search that reads the underlying DocType, so map content is findable through standard Frappe search and reports
Packaged as a self-contained Frappe app (own module, fixtures, and `bench install-app` flow) that installs cleanly alongside existing ERPNext apps on v15 and v16

Built to order, done for you

No DIY setup — a working app, built, installed and supported by ECOSIRE.

  1. 1

    You order

    Start with a one-time build price. We scope it with you at kickoff.

  2. 2

    We build & install

    ECOSIRE builds, configures and installs it on your ERPNext.

  3. 3

    Go live + support

    You go live in about one working week, with two weeks of go-live support. Defects in the code we deliver are fixed free of charge.

Technical Specifications

ERPNext Compatibility
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License
Licence confirmation required
Python Requirement
Python 3.10+
Database
MariaDB 10.6+

About this Product

Teams plan projects on whiteboards, Miro boards, and scattered documents, then re-key the outcome into ERPNext by hand. The plan and the system of record drift apart the moment the meeting ends: a node on the board never becomes a Task, a brainstormed deliverable never links back to its Project, and nobody can tell whether the map still reflects reality. ERPNext core gives you Kanban boards, Gantt views, and the Project/Task DocTypes, but it has no free-form spatial canvas for the messy, exploratory early phase of planning — the part where ideas need to be arranged, connected, and reshaped before they harden into structured records.

This build-to-order app adds an interactive mind-map editor that lives inside Frappe Desk, not in a separate tool. We ship it as a proper Frappe app (its own module, installable with bench get-app and bench install-app) that introduces a Mind Map DocType to store each canvas plus a child Mind Map Node table for nodes, positions, colors, and parent-child edges. The editor is a Frappe page / custom canvas component (SVG/Canvas rendering with drag-to-arrange, zoom, and collapse) that reads and writes those records through the standard Frappe REST API and whitelisted server methods, so every map is a real, permissioned document — versioned, searchable, and backed up with the rest of your site. Because nodes are records, a node can carry a Dynamic Link to any DocType: turn a branch into a Task under the current Project, jump from a node to the linked Customer or Sales Order, or roll a whole planning session down into a task tree in one action.

The behavior is wired into ERPNext the Frappe way. hooks.py doc events keep maps and their linked records in sync (for example, marking a linked Task complete can flag its node); whitelisted methods (@frappe.whitelist()) power node create/move/link and the "generate tasks from map" action while respecting the caller's permissions; client scripts and the page controller drive the live editing experience; and export runs server-side to produce PNG/SVG images and print-format PDFs of a board for sharing outside Desk. Access is governed by ERPNext roles and permission rules — role profiles decide who can view versus edit a map, and standard User Permissions can scope maps to a project or team. Collaborative editing keeps concurrent sessions consistent, and an optional scheduler event can prune or snapshot stale maps on a schedule you choose. The app targets Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16.

Because this is build-to-order, ECOSIRE scopes, builds, installs, and supports the app around your actual planning workflow — it is not an existing Frappe Cloud Marketplace download. After a short scoping call we confirm the node types, DocType links, templates, and role model you need, then build and test on a staging site. Typical delivery is one working week from confirmed scope, and you receive the installable source, documentation, training, and a post-go-live support window. You own the code and the git repository at handover.

What you get

  • Installable Frappe app source code for your commissioned version (own module, DocTypes, fixtures, page/client scripts, whitelisted methods)
  • Installation and configuration on your ERPNext site (`bench get-app` / `bench install-app`), including role profiles, permission rules, and templates
  • Technical documentation: DocType schema, whitelisted method reference, hooks/doc-event map, and REST API usage notes
  • End-user guide plus a live training session for planners, project managers, and admins
  • Post-go-live support window for defect fixes and configuration questions (duration agreed at scoping)
  • UAT on a staging site before production, with a documented rollback plan if issues surface
  • Git repository handover with full commit history so you own and can extend the code
  • Compatibility validation against your target Frappe/ERPNext version (v15 or v16) with an upgrade note

Who this is for

Project Manager

Runs kickoffs, sprint planning, and risk breakdowns and is tired of re-keying whiteboard output into ERPNext. Needs a canvas where a plan turns directly into `Task` records under the right `Project`, so the map and the schedule never drift apart.

Delivery / PMO Lead

Owns how planning is done across many projects and wants it standardized. Needs reusable templates, role-scoped access, and boards that live inside Desk as permissioned, auditable records rather than in an unconnected external tool.

ERPNext Administrator

Responsible for the Frappe bench and keeping third-party code clean. Wants a proper Frappe app with clear DocTypes, hooks, and whitelisted methods, source in a git repo, and confirmed compatibility with the site's v15/v16 version.

Product / Operations Team

Brainstorms features, processes, and workflows visually and needs the ideas to become actionable. Values linking nodes to real DocTypes (issues, customers, orders) and exporting a board to PDF/PNG for stakeholders outside Desk.

How Mind Map & Visual Planning Compares

CriterionECOSIRECustom BuildCompetitorERPNext Native
Fit to your workflowScoped to your node types, DocType links, and rolesFully bespoke but you define and build everythingGeneric mind map, fixed feature setNo mind-map canvas in ERPNext core
ERPNext data linkingNodes carry `Dynamic Link` to any DocType; generate tasks from a boardPossible, but you design the schema and methodsUsually a standalone canvas with weak or no DocType links`Project`/`Task` exist but no visual planning layer
Delivery timeone working week from confirmed scopeMonths, depends on your hiring and backlogInstant install, but as-is onlyAlready present — but the capability isn't there
Code ownershipFull source + git repo handed over to youYou own it, having built it yourselfVendor-owned; limited or no source accessERPNext core, no custom code
Support & updatesPost-go-live window + optional retainerYour team maintains it indefinitelyDepends on the marketplace vendor's roadmapCovered by ERPNext releases only
Permissions & auditRole profiles, permission rules, version + activity logWhatever you implementOften bypasses Frappe permission modelNative permission model, but nothing to permission
v15 / v16 compatibilityValidated against your target version with upgrade noteYou test and maintain across upgradesVaries; may lag ERPNext releasesAlways current with core
Total cost profileFixed build cost + optional supportHigh and open-ended (salaries/contractors)Low license fee, higher change-request frictionNo extra cost, no capability

Frequently Asked Questions about Mind Map & Visual Planning

How long does delivery take?

This is a build-to-order app, not an instant download. After a short scoping call to confirm node types, DocType links, templates, and your role model, typical delivery is one working week from confirmed scope. We build and test on a staging site, run UAT, then install on production.

Is this an existing app I can download from the Frappe Marketplace?

No. ECOSIRE designs, builds, installs, and supports it specifically for your ERPNext environment and planning workflow. You receive the source code and git repository at handover, so you own it — it is not a shared marketplace listing.

How do updates and support work after go-live?

Every engagement includes a post-go-live support window (duration agreed at scoping) covering defect fixes and configuration questions. Beyond that we offer ongoing support and enhancement retainers. Because you own the git repository, your own team can also extend the app.

Which Frappe/ERPNext versions are supported?

The app targets Frappe/ERPNext v15 and v16. We validate compatibility against your specific site version during the build and include an upgrade note, so it installs cleanly alongside your existing apps via `bench install-app`.

Do the mind maps actually connect to my ERPNext data?

Yes. Each node can carry a `Dynamic Link` to any DocType — `Task`, `Project`, `Customer`, `Sales Order` — and a whitelisted method can generate `Task` records from a board under the chosen project, preserving the tree hierarchy. Boards are real Frappe documents, not a detached drawing layer.

Is access controlled by ERPNext permissions?

Yes. View-versus-edit is governed by standard ERPNext role profiles and permission rules, and User Permissions can scope boards to a specific project or team. Maps are permissioned documents, so users only see what their roles allow, and changes are captured in Frappe's version and activity logs.

Can we export or share a board outside Desk?

Yes. Export runs server-side to produce PNG/SVG images and a Frappe Print Format PDF of any board, so you can share plans with stakeholders who do not have Desk access.

Request a quote

Mind Map & Visual Planning

An interactive mind-map editor built natively into Frappe Desk for project planning and brainstorming, with nodes that link straight to your ERPNext DocTypes and tasks. ECOSIRE builds, installs, and supports it for your environment.

  • Native `Mind Map` DocType plus child `Mind Map Node` table storing node text, x/y position, color, collapse state, and parent-child edges — every board is a real, backed-up Frappe record
  • Interactive Desk canvas (SVG/Canvas) with drag-to-arrange, pan, zoom, node collapse/expand, and keyboard shortcuts, delivered as a Frappe page inside the Desk workspace
  • `Dynamic Link` on each node so a node can point to any DocType — `Task`, `Project`, `Customer`, `Sales Order`, `Issue` — and open the linked record in one click
  • One-click 'generate tasks from map' via a `@frappe.whitelist()` method that materializes selected branches into `Task` records under the chosen `Project`, preserving the tree hierarchy as parent tasks and subtasks

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