KMind Zen Tutorials and Guides
Start here for practical KMind Zen guidance across outline mode, quickstart, SiYuan workflows, Obsidian quick start, OpenClaw offline text-to-map, .kmindz files, and the KMind Zen vs KMind2 transition.
Product Workflows
Learn the current KMind Zen product capabilities and where they fit in real workflows.
Start Here
Use these first if you are new to KMind Zen or coming from KMind2.
KMind Zen Web App Quickstart
Start with the KMind Zen Web App for online mind mapping, then decide when to move into the SiYuan plugin, Obsidian plugin, or offline OpenClaw workflow.
KMind Zen vs KMind2: What Is Different Between the Old and New Versions
KMind2 started as a SiYuan mind map plugin, while KMind Zen has grown into an independent product. Compare the new kernel, SiYuan integration, Obsidian plugin, Skill, Web App, standalone clients, and .kmindz image-based files.
SiYuan Plugin
Doc-tree maps, block workflows, installation, and update guidance.
Four Ways to Create KMind Zen Mind Maps in SiYuan
Learn four ways to create KMind Zen maps in SiYuan: doc-tree maps, Dock maps, block maps, and one-click SiYuan document-to-map conversion with image export.
KMind Zen's Killer Move: Drag SiYuan Documents Directly into a Mind Map
KMind Zen lets you drag SiYuan documents and blocks directly into a mind map, turning them into doc cards and block cards that can still grow child nodes and relationship lines.
Obsidian Plugin
Vault ownership, local-first maps, and .kmindz file organization.
KMind Zen for Obsidian Quick Start
Follow the KMind Zen for Obsidian quick start to create, save, reopen, and organize .kmindz maps inside your Obsidian vault.
How to Manage .kmindz Mind Map Files in Obsidian
Learn how to organize KMind Zen .kmindz files inside an Obsidian vault, including naming, folder structure, backups, sync, and the division between maps and Markdown notes.
Files and Offline Workflows
.kmindz portability and OpenClaw offline text-to-map workflows.
.kmindz File Format and Portability
Understand KMind Zen official source file formats: .kmindz.svg, .kmindz.png, .kmindz, and .zip, plus why the Obsidian plugin uses the dedicated .kmindz format.
OpenClaw Offline Text-to-Mind-Map Tutorial
Use the KMind Zen OpenClaw skill to convert Markdown outlines or structured text into editable, exportable mind maps in an offline-friendly workflow.