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What is this app?

Multi-Agent AI BrainStorm turns a question or problem into an interactive mind map. You type a question, choose how deep and wide you want the map, and optionally turn on web research. The AI (and, if you enable it, the internet) helps build a structured outline that appears as a zoomable, expandable mind map. You can export it as PNG, PDF, or HTML, or copy the markdown.

Quick start

On first visit, the app may show a pre-built example (mind map and research paper) for the default question so you can explore immediately. You can replace it by entering your own question and generating.

  1. Enter your question in the Question or problem box.
  2. Leave Research the Internet unchecked for a fast, AI-only result (recommended to start).
  3. Click Generate mind map.
  4. Use the mind map: zoom, expand/collapse branches, switch to outline view, or export.

Question or problem

Type any question or topic you want to explore, for example:

  • Opportunities and challenges of applying AI to business?
  • What are the main risks of adopting LLMs in healthcare?
  • Best practices for remote team productivity

Summarize a document

In the left panel, under the main form, use Upload documents for reference. You can upload one or more documents: PDF, text (.txt), Markdown (.md), HTML (.html, .htm), or Word (.doc, .docx). Select multiple files to combine them into one mind map. Then click Summarize document to mind map. The app extracts text, splits it into chunks (to fit the model’s context), summarizes each chunk, then merges the summaries into one mind map. Large documents may take several minutes. The same Breadth Level applies to the outline.

Brainstorm Depth and Breadth Level

Both are dropdowns from 1 to 30 (default 10).

  • Depth Level controls how many main branches (sub-topics) the AI creates. Higher = more branches, so the map spreads more vertically at the first level.
  • Breadth Level controls how many levels of headings the outline has (#, ##, ###, ...). Higher = deeper hierarchy, so the mind map extends further to the right.

You can change these anytime; your choices are remembered for the next visit.

Research the Internet

When Research the Internet is checked:

  • The app first gets sub-questions from the AI, then searches DuckDuckGo in your browser for each one.
  • Results are sent to the server, which merges them into one outline. You get a Sources list with links.
  • Search runs in your browser (your IP), so the server is not at risk of being blocked.
  • This path is slower but can include more up-to-date or comprehensive information.

When unchecked (default): the app uses only the AI to build the outline; no web search. Faster and no extra setup.

Deep Internet Research

This option appears below Research the Internet and is only available when Research the Internet is checked. When Deep Internet Research is checked, the app fetches more data: more sub-queries (up to 10) and more results per query (up to 12 from DuckDuckGo). Use it when you want a richer, more comprehensive mind map; the run will take longer.

Generate mind map

Click Generate mind map to run the pipeline. The app builds the outline first, then automatically generates the research paper (one flow). While it runs you will see:

  • A spinner and "Researching..." or "Generating..." on the button.
  • A "Building your mind map..." overlay, then "Generating research paper...".

When it is done, the mind map appears and the Research Paper and Detail Mind Map tabs are available. The last session—including mind map and paper—is saved in the browser so you can revisit or continue later. On first visit, if you have no saved session, the app loads a pre-built example for the default question so you see a mind map and paper right away.

Using the mind map

  • Zoom: Use the zoom controls (if shown) or your browser / trackpad zoom to zoom in or out.
  • Expand / collapse: Nodes that have children show a small circle with - or + on the right. Click the circle (or the node) to collapse or expand that branch.
  • Outline view: Switch to a text outline of the same structure (headings and sub-headings).
  • Concept graph: Switch to a relationship / concept graph view. The same outline is shown as a force-directed network: nodes are concepts, links show parent–child structure. You can drag nodes to rearrange; search highlights matching nodes in amber.
  • Export: Use the toolbar above the map to export as PNG, PDF, or HTML, or Copy as Markdown to paste the outline elsewhere.

Research Paper tab

The research paper is built from the same outline as the mind map, so its structure matches the map. Next to the mind map you can switch to the Research Paper tab. There you can:

  • Preview: Renders the paper with automatic section numbers (1., 1.1., … through all heading levels). A Table of contents at the top is generated from headings; each entry is a hyperlink—click to scroll to that section. Body paragraphs and lists are indented slightly to the right of each heading for readability. Read-only.
  • Markdown: Raw markdown editor. Edit the paper here; switch back to Preview to see section numbers and the clickable TOC.
  • Generate from mind map: Builds a full paper from the current outline. Options: Length (Short / Medium / Long / Comprehensive), Expand depth, and References. A progress bar shows while generating. After generation, the app switches to the Preview tab.
  • Copy and Download .md: Copy the paper to the clipboard or download it as a markdown file.

Session (mind map and research paper) is saved in the browser; refreshing the page restores the last question, outline, sources, and paper so you can reuse them for follow-up. For how the app loads the first session and the default example, see How it works (Session on load).

When a mind map is shown, a Search box appears above the map. Type to search: matching nodes are highlighted in the mind map and outline view, and the Sources list is filtered to only entries whose title or snippet contains your query. Clear the box to see everything again.

Sources (when research is on)

If you turned on Research the Internet, a Sources panel appears in the left column with links and snippets from the web. Click the panel header to expand or collapse it. Open any link in a new tab to read the original page.

For a detailed explanation of how the app builds your mind map (orchestrator, research, synthesis), see the How it works page.

Tips

  • Start with research off to see results quickly, then try research on for a topic where you want web-backed content.
  • Use a clear, specific question for better branches and structure.
  • Depth and breadth both affect size: high values can produce large maps; adjust if the map feels too big or too small.