Slidev creates presentation slides for developers, according to its site.
Slidev
Slidev provides presentation slides for developers, according to its repository description.
About Slidev
Slidev is an open source tool for creating presentation slides with Markdown. It supports embedded Vue components, code highlighting with live coding, LaTeX equations, Mermaid diagrams, drawing and annotations, presenter control from another window or phone, and built-in recording with camera view.
Slides can be edited in the integrated editor or VS Code extension, styled with shareable themes and UnoCSS utilities, and exported to PDF, PNG, or PPTX. Local use requires Node.js 22.12.0 or newer and initialization with npm init slidev, and an online starting point is available at sli.dev/new.
Key features
- Write slides in Markdown with embedded Vue components
- Highlight code and run live coding examples
- Render LaTeX equations and Mermaid diagrams from text
- Draw and annotate directly on slides
- Control presentation from another window or phone
- Export slides to PDF, PNG, or PPTX
Best for: Developers who want to build code-focused presentations using Markdown and web components.
Good for
- Open source under MIT license
- Documentation in English, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese-BR
- Exports to PDF, PNG, and PPTX for sharing
Watch out for
- Local setup requires Node.js 22.12.0 or newer
Slidev at a glance
- Website
- github.com/slidevjs/slidev
- Category
- Productivity › Presentations
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Slidev FAQ
How do I start a Slidev project locally?
Install Node.js >= 22.12.0 and run npm init slidev.
Can I try Slidev without installing it?
Yes, you can start online at sli.dev/new.
What export formats does Slidev support?
PDF, PNGs, or PPTX.
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