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Slidev: Open-Source Developer Slides

MIT Markdown slides for developers — not an AI deck generator.

Slidev official Open Graph card used to identify the Markdown slide framework
Official project image. Source · License: Slidev product image.
License
MIT
Stars
49,131 (2026-10-19)
Platforms
Node, Web
First seen
2021-04-24

TL;DR. Slidev is MIT Markdown slides for developers — not an AI deck generator. License: MIT (verified). Platforms: Node, Web. Price: free. Runs locally: yes. It is an alternative to Gamma.

NameSlidev
LanguageTypeScript
LicenseMIT
Pricingfree
PlatformsNode, Web
Runs locallyYes
Stats49,131 stars · 2,232 forks (as of 2026-10-19)
First seen2021-04-24
Repositoryhttps://github.com/slidevjs/slidev

Slidev is MIT Markdown slides. Official hosts we opened on 2026-10-19: slidevjs/slidev (49,131 stars, last push 2026-10-18), sli.dev.

It hangs off Gamma alternatives as the non-AI developer option. AI generator row: Presenton.

FAQ

Is Slidev a Gamma alternative?

It is MIT developer slides (49,131 stars). Gamma is a hosted AI deck product. Same “make slides” search, different job. See Gamma alternatives.

Do I need an LLM?

No. You write Markdown. Presenton is the AI-generator row on that hub.

License?

MIT (2026-10-19). Not legal advice.

Sources & verification

Last verified 2026-10-19 · Last updated 2026-10-19· Edited by forkalt editors · Editorial policy

License notes are not legal advice. Read the original LICENSE. Trademark & disclaimer.