# DesktopNaotu (open-source diagram and mind-mapping app)

> DesktopNaotu is a free, open-source diagram and mind-mapping app for Windows, macOS and Linux. 桌面版脑图 (百度脑图离线版，思维导图) 跨平台支持 Windows/Linux/Mac OS. It has 5,089 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at NaoTu/DesktopNaotu.

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/NaoTu/DesktopNaotu |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 5,089 |
| License | GPL-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | TypeScript |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Diagrams & mind maps |
| Latest release | v3.2.3 (Apr 17, 2019) |
| Last commit | Sep 1, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/NaoTu/DesktopNaotu/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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