Obsidian Plugin

Treat your maps as real vault files, not just temporary views.

The KMind Zen Obsidian plugin is built around file-level integration. It makes `.kmindz` a dedicated map file in the vault, so maps can be opened, edited, saved, organized, and archived like the rest of your notes.

Best for local-first users, vault-centric workflows, and long-term file ownership.

File-first instead of state-first

KMind Zen puts mind maps back into the place where Obsidian is strongest: the vault and the file system.

That means the map is not an isolated temporary state. It is a real file that can be managed, archived, and moved over time.

Why .kmindz matters

The .kmindz format keeps maps portable inside the KMind Zen ecosystem while still letting Obsidian open them in a dedicated map view instead of falling back to raw text.

This matters for long-term knowledge management, version awareness, and file organization.

Who should use it

If you value local-first storage, long-term file ownership, and vault-native organization, the Obsidian plugin is a better fit than using only the Web entry point.

If you want to install it directly, open the Obsidian Community plugin page. If you want source code, releases, and issue-level updates, use the GitHub repository.

Obsidian guides
KMind Zen for Obsidian Quick Start

Create, place, reopen, and focus on .kmindz maps inside an Obsidian vault.

How to manage .kmindz files in Obsidian

Folder, naming, sync, and Markdown division guidance for vault-based maps.

Obsidian Community plugin page

Open the real Obsidian plugin directory entry.

obsidian-kmind-zen GitHub repository

View releases, installation notes, and technical updates.

FAQ
How is this different from Obsidian Canvas?

KMind Zen is more focused on structured mind-map workflows and file portability through dedicated .kmindz map files.

Can .kmindz files be kept long term?

Yes. One of the goals of the format is to remain manageable and portable as a long-term map file inside the vault.

Where can I follow releases and installation updates?

Use the Obsidian Community plugin page for direct installation. Use the KMind Zen for Obsidian GitHub repository for source code, releases, and issue-level updates.