Slidev is a markdown-based presentation framework designed for creating interactive, web-based slide decks. It functions as a static site generator that transforms plain text files into modular UI components, allowing authors to maintain version control while building professional presentations. The engine provides a browser-based runtime that manages slide navigation, animated transitions, and the live execution of code blocks.
What distinguishes Slidev is its developer-centric approach to technical presentations. It features built-in support for syntax highlighting, mathematical typesetting, and live code execution, enabling presenters to demonstrate concepts directly within their slides. The framework utilizes a component-based architecture where markdown files serve as the source of truth, and custom UI components can be automatically registered and used without manual imports.
The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for design and deployment. Authors can extend functionality through a modular plugin system, apply custom themes, and utilize an atomic CSS engine for visual styling. The development environment includes a local server for live previews and hot-reloading, while the build process supports exporting presentations into various static formats, including PDF and standalone single-page applications, for deployment on any standard web server.