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Run your own AI agent, such as Claude Code or Codex, behind Mida on the board, with no AI credits used.

Updated 9 Oct 20261 min read

What is MockFlow BridgeMockFlow Bridge connects an AI agent on your computer, such as Claude Code or Codex, to your board, so Mida generates with your own AI and uses no AI credits.Set up MockFlow BridgeInstall MockFlow Bridge, start it in a terminal and pair your board, so Mida generates with Claude Code, Codex or another AI agent on your computer.Choose the AI behind MockFlow BridgeCompare Claude Code, Codex, opencode and BridgeAI as the agent behind MockFlow Bridge, switch between them, and set up BridgeAI with an API key.What you can do with MockFlow BridgeUse cases for MockFlow Bridge: map a codebase, turn documents into boards, generate without counting credits, plan whole boards and visualize your team's data with your own AI.Let MockFlow Bridge read your local filesShare a folder on your computer with MockFlow Bridge, so Mida can turn code, specs, notes and transcripts into boards without uploading the files.MockFlow Bridge on each planWhat MockFlow Bridge includes on Basic, and what Bridge Pro adds on Plus and Max: every agent, unlimited generations, several boards, local files and connected data.Draw on your board from Claude CodeInstall the MockFlow plugin for Claude Code, so Claude draws mind maps, flowcharts, architectures and wireframes on your open MockFlow board while you work in the terminal.Draw on your board from CodexInstall the MockFlow plugin for Codex, so Codex draws mind maps, flowcharts, kanban boards and wireframes on your open MockFlow board from the Codex app or CLI.Limitations of MockFlow BridgeWhat MockFlow Bridge does not do: where it can run, what still uses MockFlow AI, one request at a time per board, read-only access, and how agents differ.Troubleshoot installing and starting MockFlow BridgeFix problems installing, starting and updating MockFlow Bridge: Node.js version, port 21196 in use, no supported agent found, an agent that is not signed in, and update errors.Troubleshoot pairing your board with MockFlow BridgeFix pairing problems between your board and MockFlow Bridge: a pairing code that is not accepted, Bridge not found, a strip that does not turn green, and plan messages.Troubleshoot generating with MockFlow BridgeFix problems when Mida runs on your own agent: nothing appears on the board, the agent is still working, timeouts, file access, connected tools, daily limits and AI credits.Troubleshoot BridgeAIFix BridgeAI, the agent built into MockFlow Bridge: API key not set, no model selected, Azure and Bedrock settings, keys on Windows, and failed model requests.Troubleshoot the MockFlow plugins for Claude Code and CodexFix the MockFlow plugins for Claude Code and Codex: Bridge missing or not running, no board paired, results coming back as text, and why ChatGPT cannot draw.
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