AI Slides Generator: Slidev
An AI slides generator for developers: write markdown, get presentations. Slidev, Marp and reveal.js compared with real GitHub stars.
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PowerPoint fights you; markdown does not. Developer slides tools turn text files into presentations - and with an LLM, the text writes itself.
The Tools
Slidev (47,997 stars) is the modern favorite: Vue-powered, code highlighting, diagrams from text (Mermaid), and themes. Marp (12,314 stars) is the simplest - markdown to PDF slides in one command. reveal.js (72,091 stars) is the veteran HTML framework with the widest ecosystem. All three are open source and version-control friendly.
The AI Workflow
1) Give an LLM (via Ollama, 177,874 stars) your outline. 2) Generate slide content in markdown with presenter notes. 3) Render with Slidev or Marp. 4) Add code samples and diagrams manually - this is where the AI still fails. The result: a deck in 30 minutes, editable in any text editor.
FAQ
Q: Do I need to know Vue or JavaScript?
A: No - Slidev and Marp work with plain markdown; JavaScript knowledge is optional for advanced themes.
Q: Can I export to PowerPoint?
A: Marp and Slidev both export to PDF; Slidev has a PowerPoint export for teams that require it.
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