Project maintainers and web developers
Planning a complete website redesign for an open-source project
About
The OpenAFS website mind map template organizes 145 nodes across 10 major branches, providing a comprehensive information architecture for the OpenAFS distributed file system project. This OpenAFS mind map covers everything from General Information (including Features like Scalability, Distributed Nature, and Secure) to Get OpenAFS, Documentation, Community, Developers, Support, Foundation, News, Platforms, and Projects. It serves as a cheat sheet for project contributors, administrators, and users to quickly navigate resources such as 'Installation' setup, 'Mailing Lists', and 'Roadmap Plans'. The template is ideal for planning website content or onboarding new community members.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Community managers and documentation leads
Onboarding new contributors or community members
Technical writers and project coordinators
Auditing existing documentation and resource coverage
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template File
Open the .xmind file in Xmind (desktop or web version).
Step 2
Explore the Branch Structure
Review the 10 main branches and expand each to see sub-nodes.
Step 3
Customize Your Content
Replace placeholder text (e.g., 'current mirrors', 'project ideas') with your actual content or links.
Step 4
Expand the Map Layout
Add new branches or nodes as needed for your specific project.
Step 5
Export and Share Results
Export the mind map as an image, PDF, or share it directly with your team.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 145 nodes organized into 10 top-level branches: General Information, Get OpenAFS, Documentation, Community, Developers, Support, Foundation, News, Platforms, and Projects. It covers features, installation, releases, documentation, community resources, and development roadmap.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each branch to reflect your actual website structure. Replace placeholder nodes like 'current mirrors' or 'project ideas' with real links and content. Use the template as a sitemap to ensure all sections are covered.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind desktop or web. You can add, remove, or rearrange nodes. Export it as an image or PDF for printing or sharing as a reference guide.
The Developers branch organizes resources for contributors: CVS/git Repository, Project Ideas, Contributing guidelines, Weekly Updates, Roadmap Plans, and Summer of Code projects. It helps developers track ongoing work and find ways to contribute.
Absolutely. The Platforms branch lists supported operating systems like Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, etc. You can rename or add platforms relevant to your project, and link to specific porting documentation or status.
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