Slidev
FreeCreate interactive web-based presentations with Markdown.
Free · Opens the source repo
What Slidev does
Slidev is a web-based presentation tool designed specifically for developers, leveraging Vite, Vue, and Markdown to create engaging slidedecks. It allows users to integrate live code examples, syntax-highlighted snippets, and interactive demos into their presentations. This makes it particularly useful for technical talks, workshops, and educational materials where conveying complex information clearly and interactively is essential.
The tool supports various features that enhance the presentation experience, including animations, LaTeX for mathematical equations, and diagramming capabilities with Mermaid and PlantUML. Users can create slides using simple Markdown syntax, with the ability to include presenter notes, export to PDF or PPTX, and host presentations as single-page applications. This flexibility caters to a wide range of presentation needs, from conference talks to code walkthroughs.
Slidev also offers a robust set of editor tools, including a side editor for easy slide management, integration with the Monaco editor for live code editing, and the ability to use VS Code extensions for a seamless development experience. The built-in CLI commands simplify the process of creating, building, and exporting presentations, making it accessible even for those who may not have extensive experience with web technologies.
Overall, Slidev is an excellent choice for developers and educators looking to create visually appealing and interactive presentations without compromising on technical depth. Its focus on developer-centric features ensures that users can effectively communicate their ideas while engaging their audience.
When to use it
Use Slidev when you need to present technical material, such as coding tutorials, conference talks, or educational workshops that require live code demonstrations and interactivity.
When not to use it
Slidev may not be suitable for non-technical audiences or for creating purely visual presentations that do not require code or interactivity.
What you can build with it
Technical Conference Presentation
Create a presentation for a tech conference that includes live coding examples and interactive demos to engage the audience.
Educational Workshop
Develop a workshop presentation that incorporates code walkthroughs, diagrams, and mathematical equations to teach complex concepts.
Team Knowledge Sharing
Use Slidev to prepare a presentation for a team meeting, showcasing new tools or technologies with syntax-highlighted code snippets.
How to install Slidev
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add slidevjs/slidev/slidev --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
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Inside SKILL.md
Written by slidevjsSlidev - Presentation Slides for Developers
Web-based slides maker built on Vite, Vue, and Markdown.
When to Use
- Technical presentations or slidedecks with live code examples
- Syntax-highlighted code snippets with animations
- Interactive demos (Monaco editor, runnable code)
- Mathematical equations (LaTeX) or diagrams (Mermaid, PlantUML)
- Record presentations with presenter notes
- Export to PDF, PPTX, or host as SPA
- Code walkthroughs for developer talks or workshops
Quick Start
pnpm create slidev # Create project
pnpm run dev # Start dev server (opens http://localhost:3030)
pnpm run build # Build static SPA
pnpm run export # Export to PDF (requires playwright-chromium)
Verify: After pnpm run dev, confirm slides load at http://localhost:3030. After pnpm run export, check the output PDF exists in the project root.
Basic Syntax
---
theme: default
title: My Presentation
---
# First Slide
Content here
---
# Second Slide
More content
<!--
Presenter notes go here
-->
---separates slides- First frontmatter = headmatter (deck config)
- HTML comments = presenter notes
Core References
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Markdown Syntax | Slide separators, frontmatter, notes, code blocks | core-syntax |
| Animations | v-click, v-clicks, motion, transitions | core-animations |
| Headmatter | Deck-wide configuration options | core-headmatter |
| Frontmatter | Per-slide configuration options | core-frontmatter |
| CLI Commands | Dev, build, export, theme commands | core-cli |
| Components | Built-in Vue components | core-components |
| Layouts | Built-in slide layouts | core-layouts |
| Exporting | PDF, PPTX, PNG export options | core-exporting |
| Hosting | Build and deploy to various platforms | core-hosting |
| Global Context | $nav, $slidev, composables API | core-global-context |
Feature Reference
Code & Editor
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Line highlighting | ```ts {2,3} | code-line-highlighting |
| Click-based highlighting | ```ts {1|2-3|all} | code-line-highlighting |
| Line numbers | lineNumbers: true or {lines:true} | code-line-numbers |
| Scrollable code | {maxHeight:'100px'} | code-max-height |
| Code tabs | ::code-group (requires comark: true) | code-groups |
| Monaco editor | ```ts {monaco} | editor-monaco |
| Run code | ```ts {monaco-run} | editor-monaco-run |
| Edit files | <<< ./file.ts {monaco-write} | editor-monaco-write |
| Code animations | ````md magic-move | code-magic-move |
| TypeScript types | ```ts twoslash | code-twoslash |
| Import code | <<< @/snippets/file.js | code-import-snippet |
Diagrams & Math
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mermaid diagrams | ```mermaid | diagram-mermaid |
| PlantUML diagrams | ```plantuml | diagram-plantuml |
| LaTeX math | $inline$ or $$block$$ | diagram-latex |
Layout & Styling
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas size | canvasWidth, aspectRatio | layout-canvas-size |
| Zoom slide | zoom: 0.8 | layout-zoom |
| Scale elements | <Transform :scale="0.5"> | layout-transform |
| Layout slots | ::right::, ::default:: | layout-slots |
| Scoped CSS | <style> in slide | style-scoped |
| Global layers | global-top.vue, global-bottom.vue | layout-global-layers |
| Draggable elements | v-drag, <v-drag> | layout-draggable |
| Icons | <mdi-icon-name /> | style-icons |
Animation & Interaction
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Click animations | v-click, <v-clicks> | core-animations |
| Rough markers | v-mark.underline, v-mark.circle | animation-rough-marker |
| Drawing mode | Press C or config drawings: | animation-drawing |
| Direction styles | forward:delay-300 | style-direction |
| Note highlighting | [click] in notes | animation-click-marker |
Syntax Extensions
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Comark syntax | comark: true + {style="color:red"} | syntax-comark |
| Block frontmatter | ```yaml instead of --- | syntax-block-frontmatter |
| Import slides | src: ./other.md | syntax-importing-slides |
| Merge frontmatter | Main entry wins | syntax-frontmatter-merging |
Presenter & Recording
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | Press G for camera | presenter-recording |
| Timer | duration: 30min, timer: countdown | presenter-timer |
| Remote control | slidev --remote | presenter-remote |
| Ruby text | notesAutoRuby: | presenter-notes-ruby |
Export & Build
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Export options | slidev export | core-exporting |
| Build & deploy | slidev build | core-hosting |
| Build with PDF | download: true | build-pdf |
| Cache images | Automatic for remote URLs | build-remote-assets |
| OG image | seoMeta.ogImage or og-image.png | build-og-image |
| SEO tags | seoMeta: | build-seo-meta |
Export prerequisite: pnpm add -D playwright-chromium is required for PDF/PPTX/PNG export. If export fails with a browser error, install this dependency first.
Editor & Tools
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Side editor | Click edit icon | editor-side |
| VS Code extension | Install antfu.slidev | editor-vscode |
| Prettier | prettier-plugin-slidev | editor-prettier |
| Eject theme | slidev theme eject | tool-eject-theme |
| MCP server (AI agents) | http://localhost:<port>/__mcp or slidev mcp | tool-mcp |
Lifecycle & API
| Feature | Usage | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Slide hooks | onSlideEnter(), onSlideLeave() | api-slide-hooks |
| Navigation API | $nav, useNav() | core-global-context |
Common Layouts
| Layout | Purpose |
|---|---|
cover | Title/cover slide |
center | Centered content |
default | Standard slide |
two-cols | Two columns (use ::right::) |
two-cols-header | Header + two columns |
image / image-left / image-right | Image layouts |
iframe / iframe-left / iframe-right | Embed URLs |
quote | Quotation |
section | Section divider |
fact / statement | Data/statement display |
intro / end | Intro/end slides |
Resources
- Documentation: https://sli.dev
- Theme Gallery: https://sli.dev/resources/theme-gallery
- Showcases: https://sli.dev/resources/showcases
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