Lightsaber

Mind Maps of Star Wars

Introduction

Using The Star Wars API, Lightsaber collects JSON data and then uses Jinja2 templates to create markdown files. Using the markmap VS Code extension these markdown files render as mind maps!

Setup

I recommend running Lightsaber in a Python virtual environment. This will help keep your host system clean and allow you to have multiple environments to try new things. If you are not using a virtual environment, start at the download/clone step below.

You will also need Python 3 and venv installed on your host system.

In your project directory, create your virtual environment

python3 -m venv env

Activate (use) your new virtual environment (Linux):

source env/bin/activate

Download or clone the mind_nmap repository:

git clone https://github.com/automateyournetwork/lightsaber.git

Run the code!

cd Lightsaber
cd MindMaps
python3 Lightsaber.py

View the Mindmaps

Install the markmap VS Code Extension

Open the markdown file and click the "Open as markmap"