How do I create my first map?
Maps · Updated Jun 22, 2026
Start from a blank canvas, import a repo, paste canopy.json, or clone a template. Each path lands on the same editable map.
Open Dashboard, choose New map, then pick the starting point that fits your work. Blank canvas is best when you already know the nodes. Import a repo is best for code-first stacks. Paste canopy.json is best when your map already lives as structured data. The quickstart walks through the full first-map flow.
After the map opens, add or edit nodes, connect edges, set owners and spend, then save. You can export the same map later as Markdown, PNG, CLAUDE.md, or AGENTS.md. See map basics and export formats for the full reference.
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