What is this?
Slidev is a framework for creating presentation slides using Markdown, built specifically for developers.
Is it a framework or just a Markdown-to-PDF converter?
It is a full web-based presentation framework powered by Vite and Vue 3, where slides are Markdown files but can embed live Vue components, code highlighting, and interactivity.
How do I create a new presentation?
You can try it instantly online at sli.dev/new, or install Node.js locally and run the init command to scaffold a project.
What do I need installed before using it?
You need Node.js version 20.12.0 or higher; everything else (Vite, Vue, UnoCSS) is bundled as part of the framework.
Can I export my slides to other formats?
Yes, Slidev is portable and can export presentations into PDF, PNGs, or PPTX.
Does it support math and diagrams?
Yes, it has built-in LaTeX math support via KaTeX and textual diagram creation via Mermaid.
Can I control the presentation remotely?
Yes, Presenter Mode lets you use another window or even your phone to control your slides.
Can I record my presentation?
Yes, Slidev has built-in recording and camera view support using RecordRTC.
What are similar projects?
marp, open-slide, konva, bolt-slides, motion-canvas, nodeppt, financial_intelligence_system_web, vuepress
Which topics is it in?
slides, presentation, static-site-generator, interactive, editor, workflow, vite, pdf, vue, animation, markdown, productivity