Slidev
A presentation framework where you write slides in Markdown and get code highlighting, live coding and Vue components.
Presentation slides for developers, with live coding, presenter mode, LaTeX, diagrams and PDF or PPTX export.
Slidev lets you write a presentation as a Markdown file and run it in the browser. It suits developers and technical speakers who want code-heavy talks under version control, and it is a poor fit for people who want a drag-and-drop slide designer.
What it is
Slides are written in Markdown and powered by Vite and Vue 3, with UnoCSS for styling. It adds code highlighting with Shiki, live coding with Monaco, LaTeX with KaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, drawing, a presenter mode and built-in recording, and you can export to PDF, PNGs or PPTX.
Who it's for
It suits developers, trainers and conference speakers who are comfortable with Node.js and a text editor. Non-technical colleagues who expect a visual editor will find it unfamiliar.
Key features
Markdown slides
Write the whole deck as Markdown in your favourite editor.
Live coding
Shiki highlighting and Monaco editor support run code examples in the slides.
Presenter mode
Control slides from another window or even your phone.
Vue components
Embed interactive Vue components and any npm package in a slide.
Recording and camera view
Built-in recording and camera overlay via RecordRTC.
PDF, PNG, PPTX export
Export finished decks for sharing or offline use.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Decks are plain text, so they work with Git diffs, code review and your own editor.
- LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams and drawing annotations are built in, which suits technical talks.
- You can try it online at sli.dev/new with no install.
- Themes are shared as npm packages, so you can reuse a team style.
Where it falls short
- Requires Node.js 22.12.0 or newer and a comfort with the command line.
- There is no visual drag-and-drop slide editor; the integrated editor edits Markdown, not layouts.
- PPTX export is for portability, not for round-tripping edits back into Markdown.
- Fancy interactivity means writing Vue components, which needs front-end skills.
Pricing & license
Slidev is free under the MIT licence. The only cost is your own time and a Node.js setup; no paid plan is shown on sli.dev or in the README.
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FAQ
Do I need to install anything to try Slidev?
No. The README links an online starter at sli.dev/new; for local work you need Node.js 22.12.0 or later and run npm init slidev.
Can I give my slides to someone without Slidev?
Yes. The docs list export to PDF, PNGs or PPTX.
Can I use my own styling?
Yes. Themes are npm packages and styling uses UnoCSS utilities and embedded styles.
