mapifast is an AI-powered tool that converts any YouTube video or PDF into an interactive, research-grounded mind map in under 30 seconds. It uses a multi-agent pipeline to extract knowledge, conduct per-node research from academic sources, and generate spaced-repetition quizzes.

Yes. mapifast offers a free forever plan with 10 tokens per month and basic mind maps — no credit card required. Paid plans start at $19/month (Pro) and $49/month (Business).

How does mapifast convert YouTube videos to mind maps?

Paste a YouTube URL into mapifast. The Architect agent extracts the video transcript and builds a hierarchical knowledge structure. The Researcher agent then grounds each node in peer-reviewed papers from arXiv. The result is an interactive, clickable mind map delivered in seconds.

Can I export my mind maps to Notion or Obsidian?

Yes. mapifast supports one-click export to Notion, Obsidian, Markdown, and PDF, with formatting fully preserved.

What makes mapifast different from other YouTube summary tools?

Unlike basic summarizers, mapifast uses a multi-agent system that produces structured, hierarchical knowledge graphs — not bullet lists. Each node is grounded in academic research. It also includes spaced-repetition quizzes with AI grading, Notion/Obsidian export, and a personal searchable knowledge base.

Does mapifast have an API?

Yes. Business plan subscribers get API access. mapifast also offers an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for developers. See https://www.mapifast.space/docs/api for details.

mapifast for Podcasters

Turn long-form interviews into shareable knowledge maps

What is mapifast for Podcasters?

mapifast helps podcasters auto-generate show-notes mindmaps + structured chapter outlines from any uploaded podcast video on YouTube, with timestamps preserved.

Show-notes are the highest-leverage thing a podcaster can ship after the episode — SEO, accessibility, social pull-quotes. mapifast turns them from a 90-minute slog into a 60-second pipeline: paste the YouTube URL, get a mindmap + chapter outline + share-ready quote graph. Descript helps with editing; mapifast owns the post-production knowledge layer.

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Time saved

5–8 hours of show-notes prep

Cost saved

$30+/mo vs dedicated show-notes tools

Rating

4.8/5 across 60+ podcasters

5 ways podcasters use mapifast

Auto show-notes

Hierarchical chapters with timestamps generated in one click.

Quote-graph for social

Hot quotes surface as nodes you can excerpt for clips.

Listener study guide

Share a read-only mindmap as a free companion to the episode.

Episode RAG

All your episodes become a searchable knowledge graph (Pro plan).

Notion / Substack export

Paste-ready Markdown for newsletters.

How the workflow runs

Step 1
Upload episode to YouTube
Step 2
Paste URL into mapifast
Step 3
Auto-generate chapters + quote graph
Step 4
Share map + Markdown notes
Step 5
Re-use as RAG context for future episodes

mapifast vs Descript vs Castmagic vs ChatGPT

Honest, head-to-head comparison on the dimensions that matter for podcasters.

Feature	mapifast	descript	castmagic	chatgpt
Mindmap output	Yes	No	No	No
Chapter generation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Manual
Quote graph	Yes	No	Limited	No
Cross-episode RAG	Yes (Pro)	No	No	No
Free plan	10 maps/mo	Limited	Trial	Free

Frequently asked

Does mapifast work with audio-only podcasts?

Upload a video version (even just static art) to YouTube and paste the URL.

Are timestamps preserved?

Yes — every node carries the source timestamp.

Can I export Markdown for Substack?

Yes — native Markdown export.

Does it auto-generate chapters?

Yes — hierarchical chapters from the mindmap structure.

How does the cross-episode RAG work?

On Pro plan, all your maps are vectorised; new maps reuse prior context.

Is there an integration with Riverside?

Not direct; Riverside → YouTube → mapifast works today.

Can I share the map with sponsors?

Yes — read-only links.

Is there a Spotify integration?

On the roadmap; YouTube is the primary input today.

Try mapifast free — 10 mindmaps a month, no credit card.

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