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The Trueffles Guide

Map. Connect. Understand. The easy way.

The Trueffles Guide

Learn. Search. Discover.
The easy way.

Here is a quick 3 minutes video to help you get started!

Here is a quick 3 minutes video to help you get started!

Table of contents

Learn how to make a map

Trueffles Space

Trueffles workspace: create your map

This is your workspace where you create, edit, and organize your knowledge and ideas in smart maps.

Here are the key features:

  • Workspace overview and detail view – See overview (the canvas on the left) and detail view of selected Trueffles or connections (section on the right) at the same time.

  • Create, connect, style and organize Trueffles and connections – Create, name and style circles, draw connections and name them.

  • Add a profile and details – Create a short profile for each Trueffle or connection and fill them with more detailed info.

  • Speed it up with T.A.I. – The Trueffles AI helps you find information and fill out your map faster.

Vocabulary for T.A.I. – your AI assistant

To generate a map use

"Map"

"Map"

as keyword

To generate a list of circles use

"Trueffles"

"Trueffles"

as keyword

To fill out a Trueffle Profile use

"Profile"

"Profile"

as keyword

To generate images use

"Images/Pictures"

"Images/Pictures"

as keyword

To generate videos use

"Videos"

"Videos"

as keyword

To find sources use

"Sources/Links/URLs"

"Sources/Links/URLs"

"Source/Link/URL"

as keyword

Learn where you administer your maps

Trueffles Cockpit

Trueffles Cockpit: here you create maps, use templates and adjust settings

Screenshot Trueffles Cockpit
Screenshot Trueffles Cockpit

The Trueffles Cockpit is your personal dashboard where you can manage and create your own maps, use templates or access your settings .

Here’s what you’ll find:

  • Your own maps – View and manage Trueffles maps that you have created. You can search through them, mark them as favourites, filter, duplicate, share and publish them.

  • Templates – Use templates to be faster in creating maps.

  • Settings – Click the settings wheel icon to adjust your profile, preferences and subscription.

Here are some answers to frequent questions:

  • How can I share a map? – You currently only find other users, when their profile is public. Go to settings and set your profile to public to be found.

  • How can I publish a map? – When hovering over a map in your cockpit, the i-icon brings you to the settings of your map, here you can change the settings from "private" to "public"

Get inspiration from others

Trueffles Universe

Trueffles Universe: browse all published maps

Screenshot Trueffles Universe
Screenshot Trueffles Universe

The Trueffles Universe is where all published maps appear. This is the public knowledge-sharing area of Trueffles.

Here’s how it works:

  • Explore published Spaces – Discover what others have created.

  • Duplicate maps – Clone a map and keep building on it yourself.

  • Follow other Explorers – Follow other thinkers.

Need more support?
Reach out via support@trueffles.com

Need more support?
Reach out via support@trueffles.com

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Your Questions Answered

Isn’t it just a mind map?

No. Mind maps sketch ideas. Trueffles maps the actual research. Every node can hold details, notes, files and sources not just a keyword. And there is much more to explore.

How is this different from Notion, Miro and Obsidian?

Notion is great for documents, Miro for whiteboards, and Obsidian for personal knowledge management. Trueffles is built for thinking. Instead of organizing information in pages, canvases, or folders, Trueffles helps you visually connect ideas, discover relationships, and develop thoughts as they evolve. It combines the clarity of mind mapping with AI-powered exploration, so a rough idea grows into a structured understanding, one connection at a time. Think less "where should I store this?" and more "how does this connect?"

Isn't ChatGPT enough?

ChatGPT gives you answers. Trueffles helps you understand them. Use AI to gather and expand, then see on one map how everything connects, what's missing and what actually matters. The insight stays yours.

What can I actually use it for?

Trueffles helps you think through ideas, research topics, and turn scattered information into structured understanding. For everyone – Brainstorm ideas and projects – Explore complex topics visually – Organize knowledge and insights – Break down problems into manageable parts – Plan strategies, goals, and decisions For writers – Develop article and book outlines – Connect themes, arguments, and story ideas – Structure long-form content before writing – Overcome writer's block by exploring related concepts – Embed interactive maps alongside books or articles so readers can explore relationships and context For journalists – Research topics from multiple angles – Map connections between people, events, and sources – Organize interview notes and findings – Build clearer narratives from complex information – Embed interactive maps in articles to increase engagement and help readers explore complex stories For students – Understand difficult subjects faster – Create visual study maps for exams – Connect concepts across courses and disciplines – Turn notes into structured knowledge For researchers, founders, consultants, and curious minds – Explore new markets and opportunities – Structure research projects – Develop business strategies and roadmaps – Make sense of large amounts of information If you're trying to understand, develop, or communicate an idea, Trueffles can help.

Do I need any mind-mapping experience?

Getting started is simple: enter a topic, question or idea. The real value shows up after your first few trueffles, when connections start to appear that you hadn't seen before. Start small, one thought is enough.

What are T.A.I. Credits?

T.A.I. stands for Trueffles AI – the magic that turns your scattered thoughts into visual maps. Every time you ask Trueffles to generate, expand, or refine a map, it uses a handful of credits. Think of them as the fuel for your AI-powered explorations. A simple map costs around 15 credits; a large, complex one can use up to 90. The richer the map, the more thinking the AI does – so your credits stretch further on focused topics than on sprawling ones.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all of your (and our) data is safely stored on EU servers.

Your Questions Answered

Isn’t it just a mind map?

No. Mind maps sketch ideas. Trueffles maps the actual research. Every node can hold details, notes, files and sources not just a keyword. And there is much more to explore.

How is this different from Notion, Miro and Obsidian?

Notion is great for documents, Miro for whiteboards, and Obsidian for personal knowledge management. Trueffles is built for thinking. Instead of organizing information in pages, canvases, or folders, Trueffles helps you visually connect ideas, discover relationships, and develop thoughts as they evolve. It combines the clarity of mind mapping with AI-powered exploration, so a rough idea grows into a structured understanding, one connection at a time. Think less "where should I store this?" and more "how does this connect?"

Isn't ChatGPT enough?

ChatGPT gives you answers. Trueffles helps you understand them. Use AI to gather and expand, then see on one map how everything connects, what's missing and what actually matters. The insight stays yours.

What can I actually use it for?

Trueffles helps you think through ideas, research topics, and turn scattered information into structured understanding. For everyone – Brainstorm ideas and projects – Explore complex topics visually – Organize knowledge and insights – Break down problems into manageable parts – Plan strategies, goals, and decisions For writers – Develop article and book outlines – Connect themes, arguments, and story ideas – Structure long-form content before writing – Overcome writer's block by exploring related concepts – Embed interactive maps alongside books or articles so readers can explore relationships and context For journalists – Research topics from multiple angles – Map connections between people, events, and sources – Organize interview notes and findings – Build clearer narratives from complex information – Embed interactive maps in articles to increase engagement and help readers explore complex stories For students – Understand difficult subjects faster – Create visual study maps for exams – Connect concepts across courses and disciplines – Turn notes into structured knowledge For researchers, founders, consultants, and curious minds – Explore new markets and opportunities – Structure research projects – Develop business strategies and roadmaps – Make sense of large amounts of information If you're trying to understand, develop, or communicate an idea, Trueffles can help.

Do I need any mind-mapping experience?

Getting started is simple: enter a topic, question or idea. The real value shows up after your first few trueffles, when connections start to appear that you hadn't seen before. Start small, one thought is enough.

What are T.A.I. Credits?

T.A.I. stands for Trueffles AI – the magic that turns your scattered thoughts into visual maps. Every time you ask Trueffles to generate, expand, or refine a map, it uses a handful of credits. Think of them as the fuel for your AI-powered explorations. A simple map costs around 15 credits; a large, complex one can use up to 90. The richer the map, the more thinking the AI does – so your credits stretch further on focused topics than on sprawling ones.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all of your (and our) data is safely stored on EU servers.

Your Questions Answered

Isn’t it just a mind map?

No. Mind maps sketch ideas. Trueffles maps the actual research. Every node can hold details, notes, files and sources not just a keyword. And there is much more to explore.

How is this different from Notion, Miro and Obsidian?

Notion is great for documents, Miro for whiteboards, and Obsidian for personal knowledge management. Trueffles is built for thinking. Instead of organizing information in pages, canvases, or folders, Trueffles helps you visually connect ideas, discover relationships, and develop thoughts as they evolve. It combines the clarity of mind mapping with AI-powered exploration, so a rough idea grows into a structured understanding, one connection at a time. Think less "where should I store this?" and more "how does this connect?"

Isn't ChatGPT enough?

ChatGPT gives you answers. Trueffles helps you understand them. Use AI to gather and expand, then see on one map how everything connects, what's missing and what actually matters. The insight stays yours.

What can I actually use it for?

Trueffles helps you think through ideas, research topics, and turn scattered information into structured understanding. For everyone – Brainstorm ideas and projects – Explore complex topics visually – Organize knowledge and insights – Break down problems into manageable parts – Plan strategies, goals, and decisions For writers – Develop article and book outlines – Connect themes, arguments, and story ideas – Structure long-form content before writing – Overcome writer's block by exploring related concepts – Embed interactive maps alongside books or articles so readers can explore relationships and context For journalists – Research topics from multiple angles – Map connections between people, events, and sources – Organize interview notes and findings – Build clearer narratives from complex information – Embed interactive maps in articles to increase engagement and help readers explore complex stories For students – Understand difficult subjects faster – Create visual study maps for exams – Connect concepts across courses and disciplines – Turn notes into structured knowledge For researchers, founders, consultants, and curious minds – Explore new markets and opportunities – Structure research projects – Develop business strategies and roadmaps – Make sense of large amounts of information If you're trying to understand, develop, or communicate an idea, Trueffles can help.

Do I need any mind-mapping experience?

Getting started is simple: enter a topic, question or idea. The real value shows up after your first few trueffles, when connections start to appear that you hadn't seen before. Start small, one thought is enough.

What are T.A.I. Credits?

T.A.I. stands for Trueffles AI – the magic that turns your scattered thoughts into visual maps. Every time you ask Trueffles to generate, expand, or refine a map, it uses a handful of credits. Think of them as the fuel for your AI-powered explorations. A simple map costs around 15 credits; a large, complex one can use up to 90. The richer the map, the more thinking the AI does – so your credits stretch further on focused topics than on sprawling ones.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all of your (and our) data is safely stored on EU servers.

Trueffles is the visual workspace for critical, curious and creative thinkers. Turn information into understanding, with depth, structure and clarity.

Trueffles is the visual workspace for critical, curious and creative thinkers. Turn information into understanding, with depth, structure and clarity.

Trueffles is the visual workspace for critical, curious and creative thinkers. Turn information into understanding, with depth, structure and clarity.